Weekend Update … The Second Week of the Epstein Era
It figures to be another big week for the Chicago Cubs. Jed Hoyer is expected to be introduced as the Cubs new general manager no later than Tuesday. Once the Hoyer announcement is out of the way, the...
View ArticleQuade to Meet with Epstein and Hoyer Again this Week
According to a report from the Sun-Times late Sunday night, Mike Quade met with Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer last week to discuss his future with the team. The Sun-Times did not indicate if the meeting...
View ArticleA Deadline, A Press Conference and More Decisions for Team Epstein
Executive Vice President/General Manager Jed Hoyer and Senior Vice President of Scouting and Player Development Jason McLeod will be formally introduced on Tuesday afternoon at 3:00pm CDT during a...
View ArticleThe Cubs Fab Front Office … and Other News and Notes
Theo Epstein introduced his long-time friends and associates to the Chicago Media and to the Faithful on Tuesday in what Epstein called the “Cubs Weekly Press Conference“. For the second Tuesday in a...
View ArticleFrom the Wire … Mike Quade Out as Manager of the Chicago Cubs
According to multiple reports, Mike Quade will not return as manager of the Chicago Cubs for the final year of his two-year contract. Theo Epstein flew to Florida on Wednesday to inform Mike Quade of...
View ArticleWeekend Update … One Interview After the Other for the Cubs
If the last two weeks are any indication the next seven days figure to be anything but boring. Theo Epstein has not wasted any time since taking over as the President of Baseball Operations for the...
View ArticleIs Maddux the Favorite to Land the Cubs’ Gig?
By all accounts Mike Maddux’s time with the Cubs went extremely well and he could be the leader in the proverbial clubhouse to become their next manager. Mike Maddux spent Tuesday night and four hours...
View ArticleRambling While Dreaming About a Vegan
Hello again, everyone and happy Friday to you all. The Cubs’ stove has been simmering for weeks now, but we have not even come close to a hard boil. However, I have a distinct feeling that is all about...
View ArticleAvoiding Arbitration, a Minor League Signing … and Other Cubs News and Notes
The Cubs crossed another task from their off-season to-do list Friday when they agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Matt Garza. The Cubs and Garza avoided arbitration just before his scheduled...
View ArticleA Look Back at the Cubs Off-Season as Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring...
Doesn’t it seem like a lot longer than just 144 days since Jed Hoyer’s San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 9-2? Ryan Dempster took the loss on the final day of the 2011 season. Starlin Castro ran...
View ArticleThe Daily CCO: A Big Night for Baez after a Busy Day for the Cubs
Javier Baez notched his first three-hit game in Winter Ball on Friday night in Santurce’s 7-2 win over Caguas. Baez started at shortstop, hit third and went 3-for-4 with two singles and a two run homer...
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