Happy Christmas from the CCO! It is that time of year again. Time to break out the Cubs’ history books and take a look back at what the franchise and players accomplished in years gone by. So for those looking for their daily baseball fix after unwrapping what the jolly old elf left under the tree, here are a few facts you may or may not have known about the Chicago National League Ball Club. … [Read more...]
A Side of Cubs Trivia for Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the CCO! Today is a day of food, spending time with family and friends, and dozing off in front of the big screen watching football. Just in case you need your daily 'Cubs fix', here are several bits of useless information on the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. So if you've ever wondered who planted the ivy at Wrigley? Or which two Cubs pitchers picked up their 300th win against the Giants or the Cubs' pitcher that briefly retired before becoming … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season for Trivia
All appears to be quiet on the North Side of Chicago as baseball executives take a break for the Holidays. Kenny Williams was on ESPN 1000 with Bruce Levine on Saturday morning and he stated he only takes Christmas Day off. In the age of email, Blackberries and iPhones, general managers are awarded with as much time away as the rest of the professional world. Andy MacPhail let it be known on Saturday that Erik Bedard would likely be his Opening Day starter. Is MacPhail using the press to run up … [Read more...]