Month: February 2016
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Joe Maddon Rolls Into Camp in a Sweet New Ride
Just when you thought Joe Maddon’s awesomeness couldn’t get any awesomer. Some of my favorite shows involved vans: Scooby Doo,…
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Cubs Injury News
A Quick Look at the Fallout from Christian Villanueva’s Injury
The big news from Spring Training on Sunday was that third baseman Christian Villanueva broke his leg during a drill.…
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A Leap Day Look Back at the Cubs’ 1984 ‘Jump’ Intro (Video)
It’s Leap Day, so what better way to honor this quadrennial occurrence than with a throwback to 1984, when Van…
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Cubs Injury News
Christian Villanueva Breaks Leg, Out ‘An Extended Period of Time’
Man, some folks really get into the Oscars. I just wish someone had told Christian Villanueva that “break a leg”…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
If I’m Lyin’ I’m Dyin’, Here’s Why I’m Buyin’ the Flyin’ Hawaiian
Another way to state my thoughts on how the 25th spot on the Cubs roster will be filled is to…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Can Your Ace Do This?
Analytics, schmanalytics. It’s cool to talk about how guys hit at home or on the road, versus left-handed and right-handed…
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A Too-Early Look at How the Cubs Roster Will Break Down
Earlier in the week, I talked about the addition of Dexter Fowler and how he impacts the outfield. When I…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
South Bend Cubs 2016 Preview – Loaded with Top-of-the-Line Talent
There’s never going to be a dull day in northern Indiana this summer. When I think of all the talent…
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Dex Ed: A Short(ish) Course on How Fowler’s Addition Impacts the Cubs Outfield and Beyond
My immediate reaction to the Chris Coghlan trade was that the Cubs would need to go out and pick up…
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Casey Close Drops Epic Diss Track on Orioles
Casey Close Statement Regarding Dexter Fowler: pic.twitter.com/z4wQ8q312U — Excel Sports (@excelsm) February 25, 2016 For those of you hampered by…
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