In 2011, individuals not among the elite who are accused of crimes are rarely thought of as innocent until proven guilty. In the "court" of public opinion, evidence is often considered an unnecessary burden. In April, a 1920 court deposition from Chicago White Sox ace pitcher Eddie Cicotte was displayed at the Chicago History Museum. Cicotte claimed that several of his Black Sox teammates overheard that one or more Chicago Cubs were offered $10,000 to fix the 1918 World Series. There is no documented proof to support either Cicotte's statement or the allegation ...
The Chicago Cubs have not been World Champions since the glory days of 1908. They have not won a pennant since 1945. Some individuals are optimistic that 2011 will be the year that the Cubs finally win the pennant. No one dares to predict that they will win the World Series.The Cubs may challenge for the Central Division crown, but they will have to do it without a fifth starter.
What, you say? Isn't Carlos Silva the Cubs' fifth starter? That is exactly why the Cubs pitching may be a ...
It seemed as if Pat Burrell had done it again, but this time, he needed help. The San Francisco Giants trailed the Chicago Cubs in the finale of a four game series, 3-1. Pat Burrell led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a home run to left-center field. Pablo Sandoval followed with his first home run in his last 46 games to tie the game.Sanodoval was happy and relieved that he finally had broken his streak of 178 at bats without a home run."It was exciting. It was my first home run in ...
Alfonso Soriano plays left field for the moribund Chicago Cubs. He is batting .267, with 10 home runs, 34 RBIs, and has stolen foures bases. In 2009, he hit .241. At the age of 34, it is safe to say that Mr. Soriano will not have the career Derek Jeter predicted for him. In 2001, Soriano hit the home run off Curt Schilling that was supposed to bring the New York Yankees' fans their fourth consecutive World Championship. It would have been the third time sports greatest dynasty ...
Rogers Hornsby was the greatest of the great second baseman. It isn't even close.Johnny Evers was a good second baseman for the Chicago Cubs during their glory days, which ended more than 100 years ago.Comparing Rogers Hornsby to Johnny Evers is analogous to comparing Albert Pujols to Adam LaRoche. Hornsby was the National League MVP in 1925 and again in 1929. He won the Triple Crown in 1922 and again in 1925.In 1924, Hornsby batted .424, which is a mark that will never be approached. From 1920-1925, he was the National League batting champion, and from ...
It was 103 years ago. To some, it seems as if it were yesterday. The 1906 Chicago Cubs won 116 games while losing a mere 36 for a .763 winning percentage.
There aren't many individuals who could name the 1906 Cubs lineup or pitching staff. How fleeting is fame.
Manager and First Baseman Frank Chance, the Peerless Leader
Frank Chance played first base. He batted .319, tied for the National League in slugging average with teammate Harry Steinfeldt (.430), and led the league with 59 stolen bases.
Chance also managed the team. Yes, there used to be position called "playing manager."
The Last Playing Manager ...
