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...]
Hendry Working Hard to Acquire Matt Garza?
The Matt Garza deal is not dead according to Bruce Levine and Jim Hendry is pursuing a starting pitcher ... with Matt Garza at the top of the list. Garza has been the Cubs main target with Brandon Webb apparently being 'Plan B'. Hendry is working hard to try to obtain Garza or another quality starter. Could Jim Hendry be "kicking the tires" on Fausto Carmona? Here's the update, including more on Matt Garza and the Cubs pursuit of a starting pitcher. Plus, a partial list of attendees for the … [Read more...]