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In honor of Prince Fielder's signing...Here is a classic McDonalds commercial with Cecil and Prince Fielder
22 days ago
kaseyi
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Got my Christmas Card from the Cubs today. Thought I would share it here
New MLB Labor Deal restricts changes in Uni Numbers
As someone with at least a passing interest in Uniform numbers (see Cubs By The Numbers by Al Yellon, Kasey Ignarski and Matthew Silverman) I found this little note in the story on the new labor agreement.
Quick uniform number switches will be a thing of the past. Players must tell the commissioner's office by July 31 of the preceding year if they want a new jersey. That is, unless "the player (or someone on his behalf) purchases the existing finished goods inventory of apparel containing the player's jersey number." As in, every replica jersey, jacket, T-shirt, mug and anything else with a number that's anywhere in stock.
I guess this would put an end to the deals that a new player to a team would make with an existing player to get his old uni number back (unless the new player wants to pay for all the old existing stock of the old players merchandise). I would think it would also make the 3 uni number in a year people (see Ryan Theriot in 2006 & Roberto Pena in 1965) a definite thing of the past.
A while back, the GOD HELP US sign was discussed. Back in 1981, I was one of the people who held that sign up. I finally got a copy of the picture (with the help of the other person holding the sign who found his copy of the newspaper article),
6 months ago
kaseyi
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2 interesting notes from Phil Rogers column
Phil Rogers Whispers
The Cubs are hoping they can develop their own Prince Fielder in Florida high school first baseman Dan Vogelbach, whom they selected in the second round of the draft. Scouting director Tim Wilken normally likes ultra-athletic players, but he fell in love with the 5-foot-11, 240-pounder's big-time power and was impressed that he dropped about 40 pounds from his junior to senior year. Sources indicate the Cubs are finalizing his signing, which could be for almost $1 million more than the slot recommendation. He has committed to the University to Florida.Now I find this interesting in light of all the criticism of the Cubs last year being so cheap with their signing bonuses to their draft choices. Combine this with the money they put out for Zeke DeVoss and the money it looks like they will have to put out for their other draft picks, it looks like Ricketts really has loosened the purse strings to try to restock the system
The Cubs almost certainly will talk to Pat Gillick about his interest in taking on one more challenge next winter. He's not interested in being a GM but would be a terrific addition if Chairman Tom Ricketts changed his mind about having an experienced baseball/pro sports guy between him and his GM in the chain of command. …This is indeed a good thing. Gillick will put that professional Baseball man in place that the team has needed for a long tome to help steer whoever is the GM.
Zambrano leaves game early, but goes to softball game later
I don't know what to say about this one. Zambrano leaves the Giants game early with back problems, but is feeling good enough to throw out the 1st pitch at a Pro softball game later in the day and then has to dodge a foul ball while doing an interview. It didn't look like he had any back problems when avoiding the foul ball while doing the interview
8 months ago
kaseyi
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Bobby Scales going to Japan
According to Carrie Muscat, Jessica's favorite player, Bobby Scales has signed with the Nippon Ham FIghters.
Cubs release Max Ramirez
VIa Twitter. I know there was a lot of angst around here when the Cubs waived him in Spring training, only to have nobody claim him and then he went to the minors. I guess it wasn't working out there either and now he's gone
Bleacher Bums (the WTTW rebroadcast from 1984)
In honor of opening day, FuzzyMemories.tv has posted up the WTTW broadcast of the classic play Bleacher Bums. It is in 9 parts (plus the intorduction) on their site. For those who do not know about Fuzzy Memories....It is an online museum of Chicago Television history. It is a great site to relive your childhood at.
11 months ago
kaseyi
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Roster Decisions coming soon
Cubs to meet Tuesday re: roster
According to Carrie Muskat, Quade, Pat Listach, Mark Riggins, Hendry & Randy Bush will be meeting tomorrow to make some roster decisions. Some quotes from Carrie's blog
Quade has his opinions on certain players. For example, catcher Welington Castillo has opened his eyes. Castillo was batting .706 this spring. That'll get your attention. However, they have to determine whether Castillo and the Cubs are better served if he's starting at Triple-A Iowa or backing up Geovany Soto on the big league team. Blake DeWitt, on the other hand, is hitting .163 and still has work to do at second base
Quade said he's already had some healthy disagreements with Hendry, Bush and others, and that's OK.
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OT: U-Verse finally gets the MLB Network
I mentioned this in a comment in another post, but I felt it really deserves it's own post. After 2 years, ATT's U-Verse has finally added MLB network to it's lineup. I know several of you (along with myself) have U-Verse and have complained about it's not having MLB, but now this morning it has arrived (and just in time to watch the Cubs being featured on "30 Teams in 30 Days"). It's only available in the U-300 package and above (and not yet in the Sports Package), but it is there now.
Paul Sullivan's Pics of Wrigley after snowstorm
Paul Sullivan, on his facebook page has posted several pictures of Wrigley after the snowpocalypse
Say what you want about the Ricketts and how they are handling the team (and yes, they have not performed the best there), but now for the 2nd time in 2 years, season ticket holders have gotten a little something as a thank you for being a season ticket holder. Last year it was a hat with season ticket holder embroidered on the back. This year it is a license plate frame. Thank you Ricketts family (and yes, I can be bought cheap)
Aubrey Huff, Bobby Cox not convinced Replay is good for baseball
Some quotes from the article..
"You're taking everything that's great out of baseball — the human element," Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff said Friday.
"I'm talking to more and more people that say we should have some type of review on plays," Cox said. "I'm not so sure it's a good idea, to be honest with you. "
Rumor - Lilly for J A Happ
Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse says he has heard the deal is Lilly for Happ.
Polish Night at Wrigley - August 17th
Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła,
Kiedy my żyjemy
Darn it all...as someone of Polish heritage, I would have loved to be there on this night, but I can't make it. My only other thought is that this reminds me of Bill Veecks promotions at Sox Park during the 70's. Is the attendance falling that much that the Cubs need gimmicks like this to get people in the park?
over 1 year ago
kaseyi
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Would You Wear This Cubs Cap?
Listen, I understand the need to create new looks to try to get sales, but come on already. An Argyle Cubs Cap? I can't even imagine anyone wearing this. WhIle I am a traditionalist and I think this is an awful design, I know there are people out there that are not...so would anyone actually wear this?
Santo to Cut Back
Some people love his work on WGN, Some people hate it, but Ronnie IS the voice of the Cubs. He will not be going to his home town this week and next year he will be cutting back on the travel he does with the team. I guess it is officially the time to start talking about his replacement in the booth. I just hope it is not his temporary replacement this week - Dave Otto. Keith Moreland anyone?
Did anyone record Sunday night's game
. This would really really be appreciated.
Kasey
Cubs Moving Off WGN Radio
At least for the games that conflict with the Blackhawks Stanley Cup Finals games. The June 2nd and June 4th games will move to WIND and if the series goes to game 6, the June 9th game will also be moved. This does make sense and kudos to the Cubs for agreeing to move their games so the Hawks could be heard on the Big 50,000 Watt Blowtorch
Sullivan Tweets Millar out, Tracy in
I was hoping that Millar would get the spot, as I felt he would be this years Eric Karros, but based on results, I guess Tracy won the job.
almost 2 years ago
kaseyi
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Reinsdorf upset with paying "Cubs Tax"
Our good buddy Jerry and the Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall are objecting to the tax that will help fund the Cubs new spring training complex. They feel that it's unfair for them to charge higher ticket prices to help the Cubs.
about 2 years ago
kaseyi
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How White Sox Pitcher Freddy Garcia really feels about the Cubs
Here is a video of Freddy Garcia (looking a bit over served) at SoxFest this year after being egged on by fans letting everyone know how he feels about the Cubs
about 2 years ago
kaseyi
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Let's Help Get Jack Brickhouse's Statue repaired and back on Display
Right now, the statue of Jack Brickhouse that was on display on Michigan Avenue (lets not get into why it was on Michigan Ave and not in it's proper place at Wrigley as opposed to the person whos statue is at Wrigley) has been taken down and is in need of major repairs. Pat Brickhouse, along with the Chicago Baseball Museum are trying to raise funds to repair the statue. Lets back Jack and get this statue of a real Chicago Broadcasting icon back on display. To donate, go to the Chicago Baseball Museums website at the website linked above.
about 2 years ago
kaseyi
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Job Opening with the Cubs
This is not a joke. The Cubs are looking for a CFO. If you ever wanted to help prepare the Budget for the Cubs...here is your chance!
Our Long National Nightmare is finally over (Ricketts now official!)
No link, but on WGN radio...on the 9:00 news it was announced that the sale of the Cubs to the Ricketts family has finally been finalized and the family now has officially taken control of the team. There will be a press conference by TOm Ricketts on Friday at Wrigley Field to officially introduce themselves. More details will follow, but I just wanted to post that the Cubs finally officially have new owners.
Edit: Found a link ricketts family closes on cubs deal
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Saw this in the Tribune today (8/28). While I feel it needed to be shared, I am at a loss of words as to what I can say about this.
Anyone at The July 23 Season ticket holder meeting?
I took the Wrigley Field tour today (7-23) and at one point while we were going up to the pressboxes, Crane Kenny passed us up and said hello to everyone on the tour. Once we got into the press box, I noticed that there was a group of people sitting on the 1st base side of the box seats, and there were chairs set up in front of them. I recognized right away what was going on, it was another Season Ticket holders meeting. (I went to one of these last year, so I knew right away what was going on). Later on in the tour, when we were able to go on the field in the dirt by the dugouts, I walked over to the visitor side to see if I could hear what they were talking about, but I wasn't able to hear anything. I also did not see anyone that I knew from my section there either. I was just wondering...did anyone here get an invite to this season ticket holder meeting and if you did, what was discussed?
Kasey
See what old Cubs Scorecards looked like at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/scorecards.html
Also, see the Cubs 2009 schedule at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/sched2009.html
Cubs to file Bankruptcy
The Cubs were not part of the original bankruptcy proceeding filed by the Tribune, but according to the story, this is a legal maneuver to get the sale done quickly.
over 2 years ago
kaseyi
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Cubs By The Numbers
I know Al gets most of the kudo's here on the book, "Cubs By The Numbers" (after all...it's his blog), but I was also involved. I thought I would just pass along a nice story from my local paper on me and the book! And remember (obligitory plug coming here) you can easily buy it at Amazon.com. It makes a great Mothers Day or Fathers Day present!
Kasey
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