It is Friday, so it is time for me to get a little nutty, hopefully funny, and somewhat lovey … dovey. Unfortunately, there is really nothing to talk about as it relates to the Cubs. It has been a very quiet offseason thus far with basically nothing happening. So, I am really at a loss of what to write. Or, I guess just go on and throw it all out there, so let’s get at … [Read more...] about These Chicago Cubs are not your Dad’s Chicago Cubs
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New Era in Cubdom: Five Ideas for Theo Epstein
After weeks of speculation and several years of futility, a new era finally began in Chicago baseball on Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs named Theo Epstein their new President of Baseball Operations. He brings with him the obvious pedigree of winning two championships as GM of the Boston Red Sox, but perhaps more importantly, he has shown an ability to make moves that may not seem … [Read more...] about New Era in Cubdom: Five Ideas for Theo Epstein
Cubs Terminate GM Jim Hendry; What’s his Legacy Among Cub Nation?
We knew this was coming, just a matter of when. The Chicago Cubs today officially fired General Manager Jim Hendry, naming Assistant GM Randy Bush as his interim successor. Owner Tom Ricketts issued a statement saying that the search for Hendry's long-term replacement has already begun. Hendry, 56, was named Vice President/General Manager on July 5, 2002 and departs as the … [Read more...] about Cubs Terminate GM Jim Hendry; What’s his Legacy Among Cub Nation?