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Ladies and Gentleman, let me warn you what you are about to read is simply my personal speculation on Wood returning to Chicago rumors. That being said, let's continue. Kerry Wood is the most popular Cub on the team maybe behind Starlin Castro. You know what, I'm just going to go out and say that he is the most popular Cub on the team right now. Make your case below if you disagree.When Theo Epstein took over the team and was looking at the internal issues, you can bet one of the first players he called was Kerry Wood. Wood ...
This article was originally supposed to be about me expressing my thoughts about the trading of Carlos Zambrano, finally, mercifully, ending a tenure that had become, for lack of a better term, malignant.Zambrano had reached a point where he could not remain with the Cubs and respect them, and the Cubs had reached a point where they could not keep him without drawing at the very least snickers from other organizations. On August 17th, 2007, Zambrano signed the biggest contract a Cubs pitcher has ever even been offered, let alone signed: 5 years, $91.5 million.This is significant, because it was an ...
Another year, another Lee Smith Hall of Fame snub.When Lee Smith retired after 18 seasons in professional baseball, he was the all-time saves leader and one of the most feared pitchers in baseball. He was described as the best one-inning pitcher of all-time and was one of the most intimidating pitchers in his era.Smith would throw gas warming up from the bullpen in left-field foul territory, and when his name was called he would take a slow, deliberate path to the mound, a move that would become his trademark, like AC/DC's "Hells Bells" was to Trevor Hoffman when he would ...
Look, I understand that baseball is a business. But after all the many millions the Cubs have paid Kerry Wood, you mean to tell me that the right-hander is still haggling over money?
Let's be clear on one point here. I like Kerry Wood. I happen to like him a lot. As a fan, I celebrated his rise to stardom and was saddened over his sudden fall from fame following elbow surgery.
But let's face it, Cubs fans, Wood owes the Cubs. No, he doesn't have to do anything, but to me, if he's the stand up guy we think he is, why would ...
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a radical rebuilding process.Former stars Carlos Zambrano and Aramis Ramirez are already gone, and a new era is beginning in Chicago. More moves are coming.Only Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo appear to be untouchable going forward.The following 10 players may be the next to go.Begin Slideshow
According to both ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine and FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal on Twitter, the Chicago Cubs have nearly completed a deal with free-agent left-hander Paul Maholm.While not the sexiest of remaining names, Maholm was ranked as MLBTradeRumors.com's top remaining ground-ball starter on the market. Maholm, 29, has spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who drafted him eighth overall in 2003. He was picked right after Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis, and right before now-White Sox starter John Danks. In Maholm, the Cubs would satisfy some pitching needs. Throughout his career, Maholm has shown a strong ability to induce ground ...
This was an offseason full of Cubs rumors lush with outlandish claims, ranging from Albert Pujols to Yu Darvish before the hot stove simmered and fans' expectations came back down to earth.The theme of Cubs rumors since the Winter Meetings last month is certainly Matt Garza. The Cubs reportedly were in talks with numerous teams over him, but serious negotiations never materialized.We heard everything before the Cubs started making moves. Most Cubs fans are really curious about how the new moves will pan out, but are at least optimistic about the future that once appeared grim.Here's a look at the ...
I have a love hate relationship with the BBWAA. I love that they have kept low life steroid users out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. However, I have an issue with their behavior when it comes to certain segments of non-cheaters. You will see what I am talking about as you click through the slideshow.The following six players are NOT a prediction of who I think will actually get elected this year. Instead they represent the six players that I would vote for if I was a member of the BBWAA from least to most deserving.If you agree with ...
According to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune, rumors of a possible trade of the Chicago Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano to the Baltimore Orioles could actually happen.While it remains to be seen who the Cubs would take in return, his suggestion of second baseman Brian Roberts could make sense.It should be no surprise to anyone that the Orioles are interested. It is where Cubs players go to die.Past players include Corey Patterson, Sammy Sosa, Felix Pie, Rich Hill and one could argue Derrek Lee as well.While Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have already unloaded the existence of headcase starting pitcher ...
For the first few months of the Cubs new administration, it has been relatively quiet on the forefront despite being in the running for several free agents throughout the offseason. However, yesterday Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer acquired first baseman Anthony Rizzo and Zach Cates, a 23-year-old pitcher from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Andrew Cashner and Kyung-Nin Ma according to MLB.com writer, Carrie Muskrat.Although this trade is not in the same league as signing Prince Fielder, nor does this mean that Rizzo will be the projected starting first baseman for the Cubs this season, but Rizzo is ...
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