Logical Move #3

The Cubs announced that Ryan Dempster will be returning to the Cubs for 4 more years.  The deal is reportedly worth $52 million with a player option for 2012. Dempster had a career year in 2008, and...

Illogical Move #1 - Goodbye Old Friend

There was no way my emotions could have handled writing this yesterday.  I’m still upset about the turn of events the past 24 hours, and wished that when I woke up this morning, I would have...

Pinella Named NL Manager of the Year

The regular season awards for 2008 keep rolling in, as Lou Pinella was named the NL Manager of the Year yesterday.  The Cubs were very much in control of their own destiny all season, which resulted...

Soto Wins Rookie of the Year

In an unsurprising choice, Geovany Soto today won the National League Rookie of the Year award.  What is surprising though is that he was not a unanimous choice. Soto received all but one 1st place...

Hire This Man Now!

For many years, the Cubs have had a pretty successfully pitching staff.  Some of that credit can be given to Larry Rothschild, who apparently can get through to some of the guys on the roster.  But...