No one wants to be a giant pessimist about their team. The Cubs are trying hard to send their fans in that direction though. On a day where Lou Piniella said that he would be retiring after this season of managing the Chicago Cubs -- and who could blame him, really? -- the Ricketts' family also announced that Jim Hendry would be retained for next season. Now, part of … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Ownership Decrees Jim Hendry Will Come Back To Fix the Mess He Made
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Cubs Managerial Candidates: Alan Trammell & the rest of the Field
Alan Trammell: The Bench Coach Trammell is likely salivating at the idea of making a different kind of managerial history this time around. During his first season as manager of his beloved Tigers, he led a woeful roster to an American League-record 119 losses. He’d eventually turn things around in his final two seasons, with seasons of 72 and 71 wins but his teams … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidates: Alan Trammell & the rest of the Field
Cubs Managerial Candidates: Pat Listach, Bob Brenly
Pat Listach: The Dark Horse The 1992 American League Rookie of the Year with the Milwaukee Brewers is probably the most interesting candidate on this list. Listach’s playing career flamed out early, but his coaching career has been thriving. Because for as many organizational dues as Ryne Sandberg has paid over the past few years, Listach has him beat several times … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidates: Pat Listach, Bob Brenly
Cubs Managerial Candidate: Joe Girardi
This hire almost makes too much sense. Joe Girardi is a Chicago guy through and through. He starred at Northwestern and came up through the Cubs system. He has long openly coveted the Cubs’ managerial job even while with other organizations. When he was a Cubs catcher, he was a fan favorite for his hard-nosed style of play and cerebral approach to the game. Matt … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidate: Joe Girardi
Cubs Managerial Candidate: Ryne Sandberg
Just two years ago, more than 33,000 fans showed up at Wrigley Field just to watch Ryne Sandberg manage his Class-A Peoria Chiefs in a game against the Kane County Cougars. Sandberg is the Cubs’ most recent Hall of Fame inductee and a fan favorite. He’s certainly paid his organizational dues as well, having now managed Cubs minor league affiliates at every level but … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidate: Ryne Sandberg
Piniella’s Gone, Cubs begin Search for new Manager
It's official – the post-game press conference at Wrigley Field is going to be a hell of a lot less interesting next season. And if the product on the field is worth a damn, Cubs fans and the media covering them won’t mind a bit. Lou Piniella announced today this season will be his last as Cubs manager, with the next few months serving as his farewell tour. Piniella’s … [Read more...] about Piniella’s Gone, Cubs begin Search for new Manager
White Sox Ruin Cubs’ 20,000th Franchise Game
It's fitting that a pitiful franchise synonymous with losing would lose their landmark game. The Chicago Cubs tonight became the first major league franchise to reach 20,000 regular season games played when they were beaten by the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The Sox win gives them the BP Crosstown Cup for the first time in the trophy history. (And what says prestigious trophy … [Read more...] about White Sox Ruin Cubs’ 20,000th Franchise Game
A’s Adam Rosales enjoys Wrigley Field Homecoming
The interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics at Wrigley Field this past week was especially important to A's utility infielder Adam Rosales. Before he made his way into the Major Leagues, he attended Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Illinois and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. "This was where I came to my first major league … [Read more...] about A’s Adam Rosales enjoys Wrigley Field Homecoming
Ryan Dempster key to any Cubs Turnaround
"Not many people care more than he does," Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry said of Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster. The quirky, emotionally expressive hurler is known for both his interesting sense of humor and his burning desire. A native of Gibsons, British Columbia, he's the team leader in quality starts and innings pitched. In addition to shouldering a lot of the … [Read more...] about Ryan Dempster key to any Cubs Turnaround
