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Brenly doesn’t see why there can’t be a fifth umpire in a booth quickly reviewing calls on a bank of monitors in front of him. The way he sees it, it shouldn’t slow the game down. In fact, it might speed things up

Free land "Cicero is willing to give the Ricketts family what they need to make the Cubs World Series contenders every year, not just once in a century," the letter says, referencing "limitless" possibilities there. "What's holding the team back is the stadium."

Cubs hired "270 Strategies" to run a grassroots campaign in the neighborhood to expand and modernize Wrigley. They're already calling people up and giving away free game tickets.

Had been suspended for five games last month.

New distinctive sound and greater durability for maple bats with a new logo this year...

Al, have you seen this? Playing right now on Twitter, the first embeddable televised MLB game. Maybe we'll be able to watch the games on BCB soon?!

Wrongway Phil Rogers is at it again.

Chicago Athletic Club 40,000 square foot gym will lease two floors and be largest tenant of proposed hotel.

the Nightengale Factor again

Steve Rosenbloom actually not snarking the Cubs renovation plans.

But Jed Hoyer wants him to start the season there.

a boo teek hotel

His fastball topped out at 90 MPH in high school.

Yankees could get 3 of first 36 picks.

Bob Dutton ‏@Royals_Report #Royals previously offered $26 million over two years to RHP Ryan Dempster but balked at request for three-year deal... I'm guessing Demp does not return to Cubs. Deal would have to be too rich especially with at least three teams already in pursuit.

Got 8 of 10 first place votes. 96 out of possible 100 points.

"Finally, the Cubs can say they’re No. 1."

No more toothpicks Dusty! Take good care of yourself.

Just as I thought. Len & Bob suck. And Ken "Hawk" Harrelson Leads the Way