Guillen: Chance to throw more often at Chipper Jones sealed Zambrano to Marlins deal
“I told him we play in the National League East,” said Guillen. “Now he’ll get to throw at Chipper Jones several more times a season.”
Miami columnist warns Miami to prepare for Hurricane Carlos
When the trade of Carlos Zambrano from the Cubs to the Miami Marlins was announced on Wednesday, passions flared from fan to foe to media. One particular Miami columnist, however, went on a tirade for the ages that sent many local readers into a panic.
Marlins trade for Zambrano, mistakenly believing he is on the White Sox
After a career of ups and downs with the Cubs, Carlos Zambrano has been traded to Miami, a deal that only materialized after the Marlins were mistakenly lead to believe that the hot-tempered starting pitcher was a member of the White Sox.
Bears hire Hendry to replace Angelo
In a move sure to have far-reaching implications for the future of the franchise, the Bears announced today they have fired long-time GM Jerry Angelo, who will immediately be replaced by former Cubs GM Jim Hendry.
Rumors begin to fly as Theo Epstein spotted at Starbucks near Soldier Field
Just minutes after the announcement that Bears GM Jerry Angelo has been relieved of his duties, Twitter was abuzz with rumors that Cubs GM Theo Epstein was spotted at a local Starbucks.
Hendry forgets he’s no longer Cubs GM, signs Howry to two-year deal
"We think Bob's still got gas in the tank, and at $15 mil for two years, frankly it's a steal," said Hendry from his office, reminiscent of a scene from A Beautiful Mind. "And to be honest, when compared to some of my other deals, this has to rank among the top three."
End of world to finally put Cubs fans out of their misery
"Bring it on!" said lifelong Cubs fan Pete McManus. "I'd rather see the Earth destroyed in a fiery apocalypse than sit through another season of maddening, mediocre baseball, only to see St. Louis or some other team I hate win yet another World Series."
