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Back to Work for the Cubs
November 02, 2009 by
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While the Phillies and Yankees continue to battle it out to see which team wears the ring (Yankees up three games to one), the Chicago Cubs will get to work on the 2010 campaign this week.
The Cubs' brass will hold their annual organization meetings in Mesa, the first with Tom...
A Tip of the Cap
November 01, 2009 by
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As many of you know by now, Jim Kneisley (JimK) passed away on Thursday, October 29. Jim was just 72 years old. Jim touched many of our lives here on a daily basis in his unique way, often putting a smile on my face seemingly when I needed it the most.
We've lost one of the...
Weekend Update ... Bradley to Toronto Denied
November 01, 2009 by
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With the Ricketts Family finally taking control of the Chicago Cubs last week, "Movin' Milton" gained a lot of momentum on Saturday. As first reported by Bruce Levine last Tuesday, the Cubs and Toronto have had discussions about possible trades ... and according to Levine...
Will The Cubs Give Bradley Another Chance?
October 31, 2009 by
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Ryan Dempster told the Chicago Tribune the players would give Milton Bradley another chance. The Cubs are not going to "give Bradley away for nothing and pay the majority of the $21 million left on his contract" according to the Tribune.
The Ricketts Family is the Owner of the Chicago Cubs
October 30, 2009 by
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Friday was a big day for the Chicago Cubs ... The Ricketts Family is now in charge.
The Ricketts Family met the Chicago Media and fan base for the first time as owners of the Chicago Cubs on Friday morning. Mr. Ricketts began the press conference by saying, "After three long...
Time to Meet the Cubs New Boss
October 30, 2009 by
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Tom Ricketts and his family will be formally introduced Friday during a press conference at Wrigley Field that begins at 11:00am C.S.T. WGN TV, Comcast SportsNet and CLTV will carry the press conference live as Mr. Ricketts addresses the media for the first time as the Chairman of...
Cubs Rumors on the Table
October 29, 2009 by
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While the Phillies and Yankees battled in game one of the Fall Classic, the rumor mill continued to pickup speed for the Chicago Cubs. Jim Hendry and his staff will receive direction from Tom Ricketts next week in Mesa during the organizational meetings ... Mr. Ricketts is expected...
Day One of the Ricketts Regime
October 28, 2009 by
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It took two years, six months and twenty-five days but the Chicago Cubs finally have an owner and today is the Ricketts Family first full day at the helm. Tuesday officially ended Tribune Co.'s 28-year run as the owner of the Chicago National League Ball Club ... on June 16, 1981...
From the Wire...Ricketts Officially Takes Over Cubs
October 27, 2009 by
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According to reports from the Chicago Tribune, the Ricketts Family officially took over control of the Chicago Cubs Tuesday morning. As expected, the final hurdle in the bankruptcy case passed through on Monday.
Tom Ricketts is expected to be formally announced during a press conference...
Another Look at Starlin Castro
October 26, 2009 by
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Starlin Castro has attracted a lot of attention in recent weeks. His play in the Arizona Fall League coupled with his 2009 campaign has moved the 19-year old shortstop up the Cubs' prospect list. A report from Cubs.com made the statement, "Starlin Castro is ready for the big...
Weekend Update ... The Countdown to Ricketts
October 25, 2009 by
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The week ahead will be a very exciting time for the Chicago National League Ball Club. Reports on Friday indicated the Ricketts Family would take control of the organization by the end of next week. Bruce Levine reported Saturday morning Tom Ricketts would assume control on Tuesday...
From the Wire ... Scales Outrighted to Triple-A
October 24, 2009 by
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According to the Cubs.com transactions wire, the Cubs outrighted Bobby Scales to Triple-A Iowa on Friday ... with the move the Cubs' 40-man roster was reduced to 38 players.
Scales made his big league debut in 2009 and played in 51 games.
Jaramillo and Hendry on the Cubs
October 23, 2009 by
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Rudy Jaramillo and Jim Hendry joined Dave Kaplan for the first hour of Sports Central Thursday night. While the Angels and Yankees battled it out to see who faces the Phillies in the Series, the Cubs' new hitting coach and general manager talked Chicago Cubs Baseball.
Bradley Drawing Interest
October 22, 2009 by
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According to a report from Ken Rosenthal, "multiple teams" have contacted the Cubs about Milton Bradley with one of Rosenthal's sources indicating, "You would be shocked at the level of interest."
Starlin Castro ... A Future Star?
October 22, 2009 by
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The CCO will have more in the coming days about Cubs' prospect Starlin Castro. He is getting rave reviews in the Arizona Fall League after a very good 2009 season. Keith Law from ESPN.com had this to say about Starlin Castro:
"Starlin Castro is a future star. He won'...
From the Wire ... Cubs Hire Rudy Jaramillo
October 21, 2009 by
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According to reports on Tuesday night from Bruce Levine and Dave Kaplan, the Cubs will announce on Wednesday they have signed Rudy Jaramillo to be the team's new hitting coach.
The deal is believed to be a three-year contract worth $2.42 million.
Jaramillo Talking Contract with the Cubs
October 19, 2009 by
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According to a report from Bruce Levine, the Cubs and hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo "have begun discussions on a contract that would possibly make him the highest paid coach in Major League Baseball." Levine's sources indicated the Rangers' former hitting coach "...
Jaramillo a Matter of Time for the Cubs?
October 17, 2009 by
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According to multiple reports it appears Jim Hendry's first off-season free agent target is former Rangers' hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo. Jaramillo is regarded throughout the game as the best in the business and he could become the next hitting coach of the Chicago Cubs within...
The CCO Suggestion Box for the Ricketts Family
October 16, 2009 by
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Got something to say? It's time to tell the Ricketts Family what you think ...
With Tom Ricketts on the verge of taking over the Chicago National League Ball Club, what would you like to see the new owners of the Cubs do once they take over the team? From the players to the...
Cubs Interested in Rudy Jaramillo?
October 15, 2009 by
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As first mentioned by the Sun-Times on October 6, Rudy Jaramillo is on the Cubs' radar. Jaramillo announced he would not return to the Texas Rangers for his 16th season on Wednesday and several reports linked him to the Chicago Cubs soon after he announced his decision.
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A Big Opening Day for Starlin Castro
October 14, 2009 by
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The Mesa Solar Sox beat the Phoenix Desert Dogs 10-6 on Opening Day in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday. Starlin Castro, one of the Cubs' top prospects, drove in three and scored a run in the win. Castro was the Solar Sox designated hitter and finished the game 3-for-5 with three...
Sale of Cubs Approved by Bankruptcy Court
October 13, 2009 by
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According to multiple reports, the bankruptcy judge in Delaware "ruled that Tribune Co. and the Chicago Cubs can proceed with the team's $845 million sale to the Ricketts Family" on Tuesday.
According to a report from Dave Kaplan, the sale could close late next week...
A Little Game of Catch(up)
October 13, 2009 by
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The sale of the Chicago Cubs to the Ricketts Family has taken two steps forward in a short time and could be finalized before the end of the month ... that by far is the most important bits of information to come out of the offices at Clark and Addison over the past week. And the off...
Cubs File for Bankruptcy Protection
October 12, 2009 by
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As expected, the Chicago Cubs filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday morning according to a report from the Associated Press.
MLB Owners Unanimously Approve Sale of Cubs to Ricketts Family
October 06, 2009 by
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According to multiple reports on Tuesday afternoon, Major League Baseball approved the sale of the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. to the Ricketts Family via a conference call on Tuesday morning. All 29 owners approved the sale of the team to the group led by Tom Ricketts....
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