Saturday, January 24, 2015

Ernie Banks 500th Home Run


Off Pat Jarvis of Atlanta Braves!

Ernie Banks (1931-2015)


So Long Mr. Cub!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Chicago Cubs Minor League Report 2015 Book Out Now On Amazon!


This book details every player in the Cubs minor league system as well as the team's top prospects for 2015!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

1936 Chicago Cubs Team Photo


Cubs Acquire Dexter Fowler From Astros For Valbuena & Straily


The Chicago Cubs acquired centerfielder Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros from 3B Luis Valbuena and RHP Dan Straily on Monday. Fowler 28,  hit .276 with 8 HR and 35 RBI's for Houston in 2014 (he also drew 66 walks with 11 steals and 21 doubles.) Fowler is likely to be the Cubs leadoff man in 2015. 

The Cubs gave up the solid 3B Luis Valbuena and RHP Dan Straily in the deal (neither of whom were in the team's long term plans.)

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Cubs' Former First Round Pick Vitters Granted Free Agency


The Chicago Cubs granted free agency to former 2007 first round draft pick (3rd overall) Josh Vitters. Vitters is yet another casualty of the woeful Jim Hendry regime. Vitters' final numbers as a Cub were BA .121 2 HR 5 RBI. 

Cubs Sign Reliever Jason Motte To One Year Deal!


The Chicago Cubs have signed former St. Louis Cardinals' closer to a one  year 4.5 M contract for the 2015 season. Motte has been sidelined with injuries of late but could be an excellent signing for the Cubs if he remains healthy.