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MLB Advanced Media BLUNDERS in “breaking” Braves-Cubs Dempster non-trade

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This is what happens when you over-centralize your power and resources. When you make a blunder, you being the so-called authority, the fallout is magnified. MLB Advanced Media (perhaps the greatest Orwellian doublespeak that you'll ever hear) is Major League Baseball's subsidiary which seeks to control and monopolize baseball related web content. It's the reason bloggers … [Read more...] about MLB Advanced Media BLUNDERS in “breaking” Braves-Cubs Dempster non-trade

Theo Epstein Talks at Winter Meetings, Reveals Plans for Cubs

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In what historically is a fun event for fans of trades and free agent signings, the Winter Meetings are taking place next week in Dallas, Texas, and GM's of various teams are already starting to talk to the media. Theo Epstein, the Cubs' new President of Baseball Operations, took some time to talk to ESPN.com's Bruce Levine on Thursday, and he had some interesting comments for … [Read more...] about Theo Epstein Talks at Winter Meetings, Reveals Plans for Cubs

These Chicago Cubs are not your Dad’s Chicago Cubs

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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

The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!

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Hey, everybody, the Cubs didn’t lose yesterday! That is right. They didn’t lose yesterday. Man, what a great feeling. Yep, that is what this season has become. I am happy because they couldn’t lose. That is awful. But we move forward because that is what Cubs fans do. And what is the treat we get for moving forward? The Cubs get to play three straight games against the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!

Rotator Cuffs and Forearms Seriously Frustrating to Cubs Fans

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With the off day yesterday, the DL debacle and Dempster’s destruction, it is time to just get it all out and rant like nuts about all things Chicago Cubs. So, let’s get it on … • Dempster does not look good. In fact, he looks bad. • I feel like with need a real-life version of ESPN’s fantasy baseball commercial, where Quade sits down with Marmol, Wood and Marshall and … [Read more...] about Rotator Cuffs and Forearms Seriously Frustrating to Cubs Fans

Ryan Dempster’s Harry Caray Impersonation (Video)

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster is probably the Darrell Hammond of Major League Baseball. No one can do impersonations like Dempster. Most athletes struggle to even get a half-way decent soundbite out that isn't one of these dumb-you-down platitudes: "it is what it is," "we're just focused on ourselves," "i'm just happy to be here, and I'm working hard," "we don't look … [Read more...] about Ryan Dempster’s Harry Caray Impersonation (Video)

Cubs Ramblings to Report as Pitchers and Catchers Report Soon

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I am a rambling, rambling, rambling man. As you can tell by the headline, it is time to ramble. Let the thoughts flow, let it all hang out, let it go. So let’s do this. Ramble on! • Picking up where I left off last week, the Groundhog says Spring is near. I think Punxsutawney Phil must have not seen the 24 inches of freaking snow in Chicago. • So, the Cubs are … [Read more...] about Cubs Ramblings to Report as Pitchers and Catchers Report Soon

Ryan Dempster key to any Cubs Turnaround

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"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