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With Opening Day less than a month away, now is the time that storylines are created, rumors are spread and expectations bloom.The expectations for this Chicago Cubs team may be a little more unclear than in years past. There is a sense of optimism that has been absent in previous years, but that seems to be more towards the future than the present.It's tough to tell this early what's real and what is just an illusion in spring, but the Cubs have plenty of questions to address regardless.Here are 10 burning questions as the Cubs make their way through the ...
The Chicago Cubs are in rebuilding mode, but fans still have a lot to be excited about for the 2012 season. The first year of Theo Epstein's plan is in effect, and anything can happen. Rebuilding comes from the ground up, so the farm system plays a vital role in this process. One of the gems in the Cubs system is first baseman Anthony Rizzo, acquired from the Padres in a January trade. Rizzo is a future middle-of-the-order hitter, and though he likely won't make the team out of spring training, he could be called up to help out the woeful Cubs ...
Hopefully, new Cubs manager Dale Sveum is holding this spring training bunt contest just to loosen up the guys and lighten up the festivities. Because if he is serious about stressing bunting, we have the wrong manager.
Much has been said and written about this inane contest where everyone tries to out-bunt the other guy, with the winner moving on to the next level, in a kind of March Madness style of bracketology.
You know, it's Kerry Wood, the three seed, going up against, say, Randy Wells, the 12th seed, with the winner advancing to face the next player and so on. On ...
Without a doubt, Ozzie Guillen was always the center of media attention in Chicago as the manager of the White Sox. His crazy ejections, over-the-top antics, and struggles with the English language were always enjoyable for baseball fans from both sides of the city.Ozzie's departure leaves a large gap to be filled this season. Neither the White Sox nor Cubs look to be in contention for anything significant, so an entertaining figure would definitely give the Chicago media and the fans something to talk about in 2012.Here are five Cubs that could fill the void for the upcoming year. Begin Slideshow
MLB’s free agency period is ending, but the Chicago Cubs have unfinished business: they still need to sign Jorge Soler. Recent reports suggest the franchise may be on the verge of doing just that within the next few days. Soler, a 19-year-old Cuban outfielder with elite power and skills, is now the key to the Cubs offseason. Signing him would put the team firmly on track to contend in 2014 and beyond. The team has made several farsighted moves this winter. First, they added 27-year-old third baseman Ian Stewart, who is the right age for a breakout in new surroundings. ...
The latest MLB The Show 2012 commercial touches a personal note for Cubs fans. According to the 1985 blockbuster hit "Back to the Future", the Cubbies will win it all in 2015. Will it happen? Who knows. Watch here for a teaser of what it may be like when they finally win. Begin Slideshow
As Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro enters his third season of MLB action, he's doing so with a new manager, new general manager and expectations to improve upon being the NL's hits leader in 2011.After an offseason that included his name being in the middle of sexual assault allegations, Castro is ready to put 2011 behind him and focus on being a better player for the Cubs in 2012.With training camp in full swing and the Cubs eager to return to the top of the NL Central this season, Castro will be a big part of the success or failure ...
Entering this season, and most likely carrying on throughout, rumors will continue to swirl about the status of Matt Garza and how he fits into the Chicago Cubs' future. Do the Cubs extend Garza and include him in their future? Or do they build for the future and trade Garza for prospects? I'm sure Garza would bring in a nice haul of prospects, especially if traded at the deadline, but it would be in Theo Epstein's best interest to immediately extend Garza, and here are 10 reasons why.Begin Slideshow
Jimmy Connors plays two tennis matches and winds up with $850,000, and Muhammad Ali fights one bout and winds up with five million bucks. Me, I play one-hundred and ninety games, and I'm overpaid! - Johnny Bench In my lifetime, I have seen strikes and lockouts from just about every major sport, and they all argue over the same basic thing: money. The NBA, NFL and MLB are the most notable when it comes to disputes over salary. With players and coaches asking for more perks and pay, it makes you wonder if they are already making more money than ...
After ten long years, spring time baseball is finally returning to Lakehead University. As a new member of the Thunder Bay community I couldn’t be more thrilled to see baseball on campus. Led by former Chicago Cubs farmhand Jason Hart, the school and student body are indeed in for a wild ride. Hart really is the best man suited to lead this team to a championship. Five-years of professional experience with the Chicago Cubs, and one with Thunder Bay as a member of the Whiskey Jacks, Hart appeared in 236 games, converting 77 ...
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