The North Side is rejoicing right now as Theo Epstein, the man who reversed the Bambino curse, has taken on the heftiest challenge in all of sports: getting the Chicago Cubs to a World Series title.But he's a great general manager, not a miracle worker. With names like Zambrano and Soriano still plaguing this squad, even Epstein may have trouble succeeding initially.With Zambrano going on another tirade, the pitching rotation for the Cubs is in shambles.Matt Garza was decent, but inconsistent and not worth trading the entire farm system for. Ryan Dempster seemed pathetic at times during this long, long ...
By Friday the Chicago Cubs will have already been downed two starting pitchers; Randy Wells and Andrew Cashner.
Wells has a right forearm strain, while Cashner has a strain in the back of his rotator cuff. After two MRI's, neither player showed any structural damage. Both will be put on the DL by weeks end and are expected to be sidelined nearly a month.
This is a disastrous opening scene to the 2011 Cubs performance, as starting off strong is very important to the team and fan's morale. After the first five games, the Cubs gained their first winning record since they ...
The Cubs have allowed double digit runs in 25 percent of their games so far this season (1-5 in those games), are 9-15 overall, currently on a four game skid and have already had a in-team brawl. Is there a silver lining? Of course!Carlos Zambrano has a sub 1.5 ERA and Marlon Byrd is batting .600, despite critics about his relations with Victor Conte, the man convicted as PED pusher. Two players don't make a team, though, especially when one only plays once every five days. The Cubs need to find a way to improve their pitching, especially with ...
Chicago is spinning with excitement for next off-season, and they haven't even been eliminated yet. Albert Pujols will become a free agent after the conclusion of this season, and some clubs have the rival right in their cross hairs. The Cardinals were unable to strike a deal with their current face of the organization and will now have to compete for his work. Pujols was reportedly seeking a 10-year, 300-million dollar contract and the Cardinals were unwilling to match it. Should the Cubs do what the Cardinals didn't?
Think back a few years, Cub fans. Does this ring a bell? Middle-aged ...
Of course, we all know it has been awhile since the Chicago Cubs tasted a World Series victory, although many fans just refer to it as "Back in '08." Just to make sure you're caught up, Henry Ford produced his first Model T the same year the Cubs last won, in 1908.What can the Cubs do to end of of the most scrutinized and devastating losing streaks in sports history? Well, there are many, but here are the five most important steps the Cubs need to take to grasp a World Series title in 2011.Begin Slideshow
After 102 years of failure and disappointment, there have to be some excuses as to why the Chicago Cubs cannot win a World Series, let alone make it to one. Cubs fans have suffered, but remained loyal for inexplicable circumstances, including injuries and blunders. It has been a highlight reel of misfortune. This will discuss the top five reasons as to why the Cubs cannot win.Begin Slideshow
