Heckler Comic: Soriano and the wall
It seems Alfonso Soriano is destined to remain a Cub in 2012, a prospect that has him a bit nervous about facing his old nemesis in left field.
Cubs petition MLB to not keep score in 2012
“Baseball is better when you don’t keep score,” Epstein said. “We teach kids from an early age that it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. It’s time to practice what we preach. This is all about the kids.”
In pursuit of more Cuban defectors, Cubs exchange S for A in team name
In the wake of signing Cuban defector, pitcher Gerardo Concepcion, the Cubs have made no bones that their willing to go after talent from the Caribbean island. In fact, recent reports have linked the Cubs to other Cuban prospects including Yoenis Cespedes and Jorge Soler.
Cubs endorse Mitt Romney in hopes that Soriano will choose ‘self-deportation’
Although somewhat of a rarity in professional team sports, the Cubs have made an announcement that they are officially endorsing Mitt Romney for president. The announcement comes on the heels of a number of speeches Romney recently made in which he outlined his plan to get people to "self-deport."
Entire NL Central demoted to Triple-A
"There simply is not enough talent, after this off-season, to remain in the major leagues," said Selig. "One team is liable to make the playoffs with 70 wins."
Punxsutawney Phil sees Hendry’s shadow outside Wrigley, predicts losing season
Punxsutawney Phil made a surprise appearance at Wrigley Field Thursday, emerging from the Cubs dugout and seeing a very long shadow. According to Phil’s handlers, the large rodent firmly predicted a losing season for the Cubs.
Cubs brass proposes ‘Bud Light Recliner Section’ in left for Soriano
“In light of the fact that we can’t dump Alfonso Soriano’s contract, we’ve decided to make life as comfortable as possible for our aging slugger,” Ricketts said. “So, today, I’m announcing the addition of the ‘Bud Light Recliner Section’ in left field.”
