‘Bozoputer’ working overtime as Cubs acquire Ruggiano from Marlins
“Sabermetics. It’s now. It’s the future. It’s even beyond the future," declared GM Jed Hoyer. “Our computers are working overtime to uncover nuggets like Justin.”
Budget cuts force Cub execs to share rooms at cheap hotel during winter meetings
Team president Theo Epstein has worked overtime to create ways to save on costs with the club’s austerity program extending to the winter meetings held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando Florida.
Hapless Cubs offense unaffected by MLB’s ban on collisions at home plate
"We'd have to get a guy in scoring position first," admitted Cubs President Theo Epstein. "Then we'd have to somehow force a play at the plate. Until that happens more than three times per season, I really don't see this rule affecting us very much."
Tearful Prior announces retirement during farewell press conference
While he hasn’t pitched in the major leagues since 2006, Prior thought it worthy of holding a retirement event because of his role as the pitcher who blew Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS playoff against the Marlins.
Cubs using ‘Nero fiddles’ approach to rebuild ball club
Picking up on a theory that hasn’t been used in Major League Baseball since the World War II years, the Cubs have chosen to employ the “Nero fiddles” strategy of rebuilding the ball club.
9 Reasons Chicago Fans Can Be Thankful This Year
The Cubs and Sox tanked, Derrick Rose is out yet again, and the Bears are only a game above .500. Despite this mix of horror and mediocrity, Chicago fans should take solace this Thanksgiving…and be grateful for the good things.
Banks replica Medal of Freedom giveaway among Cubs’ 2014 promotions
“We realize the team might continue to struggle next year, so we are giving back to fans in the form of exciting value-added promotional events,” a team press release said.
