According to a report from Robert Feder, two former Cubs are finalists to replace Keith Moreland in the Cubs’ radio booth. Todd Hollandsworth and Ron Coomer appear to be the last two candidates to be Pat Hughes’ partner. Robert Feder reported both former players "are said to be at the top of the list" to be the Cubs’ new color analyst for WGN AM 720. … [Read more...]
Cubs Exploring Options for Radio and TV Broadcasts, Still Searching for Radio Analyst
While the Cubs continue working on details to restore Wrigley Field with the city, neighborhood and the rooftop club owners, the team is also dealing with media rights between 720 WGN and WGN TV. WGN Radio exercised an option in their contract with the Cubs last month to re-negotiate the deal with the team due to "sharply declining ratings because of the Cubs’ struggles on the field." Under the current contract, WGN is paying as much as $10 million per season, and possibly more, to broadcast … [Read more...]
Hollandsworth, Otto and Possibly Coomer in the Mix for Cubs Radio Gig
WGN and the Cubs are in the process of finding a replacement for Keith Moreland in the Cubs’ radio booth alongside the great Pat Hughes. A report earlier in the week indicated eight former Cubs and Andy Masur were on the shortlist to fill the vacated spot. At the time, Mark DeRosa was thought to be the frontrunner, especially after he retired from baseball the next day. DeRosa took a job with the MLB Network which left Rick Sutcliffe, Kerry Wood, Dave Otto, Ryan Theriot, Doug Glanville, Todd … [Read more...]
Eight Former Cubs on List to Replace Keith Moreland
According to a report from Robert Feder, there are eight former Cubs on the shortlist to replace Keith Moreland in WGN’s booth. 720 WGN is on the "fast track" to find a replacement for Moreland to call games alongside of the Voice of the Cubs, Pat Hughes. Feder reported WGN would like to hire the Cubs’ new color analyst by the start of the Winter Meetings on Dec. 9. WGN compiled a list of potential candidates on Monday that includes Rick Sutcliffe, Todd Hollandsworth, Dave Otto, Kerry … [Read more...]
Day Three of the 2012 Cubs Convention … Fathers, Sons and Down on the Farm
The 2012 Cubs Convention wrapped Sunday with the annual panel focused on the Cubs' Minor League system. This year's panel featured six of the Cubs' top prospects ... Brett Jackson, Anthony Rizzo, Junior Lake, Jeff Beliveau, Josh Vitters and Matt Szczur. Oneri Fleita dropped a little news during the Down on the Farm session. Dae-Eun Rhee will start the season in the Smokies' rotation (Double-A) ... and Robert Whitenack is progressing well after last season's Tommy John surgery. Whitenack will … [Read more...]
The Unofficial Opening Day … It’s Time for the Cubs Convention
Harry Caray referred to it as the "unofficial opening day", some refer to it as the "kick-off to spring training", call it what you want but the bottom line is baseball is just around the corner. The 27th Annual Cubs Convention officially begins this afternoon at the Hilton Chicago. Pat Hughes will once again have the honor of introducing the Cubs past, present and future during the Opening Ceremonies but this convention will be a little bit different than previous years. Theo Epstein, Jed … [Read more...]
2012 Cubs Convention Schedule and Attendees
The schedule for the 27th Annual Cubs Convention was released Sunday night and Monday morning. The three-day event begins Friday afternoon at the Hilton Chicago. The Cubs' new front office will be in attendance and the Saturday morning session with Theo Epstein figures to have the biggest crowd of the weekend. Cubs past and present, the entire front office including Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod will be in attendance. The Ricketts family will hold their question and answer session on Saturday … [Read more...]
The 2012 Cubs Convention is Just Around the Corner
The 27th Annual Cubs Convention kicks off next Friday at the Chicago Hilton and some of the details were released on Thursday. This year's convention will feature a lot of new faces ... both in terms of the front office, the coaching staff and the players. Theo Epstein will host his own session in the Grand Ballroom on Saturday morning and will be followed by 'Meet Cubs Baseball Management' featuring Jed Hoyer, Randy Bush and Dale Sveum. The Cubs new coaching staff will be on hand as well as … [Read more...]
Cubs Baseball is Just Around the Corner
Pitchers and catchers report to Fitch Park in four days ... The on the field work begins for the Chicago Cubs on Sunday ... pitchers and catchers report on February 13, position players on February 18 with the first full squad workout scheduled for February 19. Mike Quade said he's going to "stress fundamentals like a son of a gun." The Cubs first Cactus League game is on February 27 and Pat Hughes, along with his new partner, will call the game against the Oakland A's from HoHoKam Park. The … [Read more...]
Weekend Update … One Week Until Cubs Spring Training Begins
Pitchers and catchers report to Fitch Park in seven days ... It is Super Bowl Sunday. After the NFL's biggest game a majority of the focus will turn to Major League Baseball. Pitchers and catchers report in one week, position players on February 18 with the first full squad workout scheduled for February 19 ... the first pitch of the Cubs' Cactus League schedule is three weeks from Sunday. Chicago Cubs baseball is just around the corner. The trucks were loaded on Friday and departed for … [Read more...]