Brad at Cubs Stats and Tom Loxas at Cubs Den both put up interesting posts today discussing criticism (and merit thereof) of the Theo Epstein/Jed Hoyer era. They're both great reads, and were prompted by Notorious Douchebag Paul Sullivan's appearance on Chicago Tribune Live the other day. They made many good points about looking at the long term plan but …
Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (15-29) at Pittsburgh Pirates (20-24)
The surging Cubs could extend their streak to 12 in a row in a series against the Pirates. At least they'll get to lose in a beautiful ballpark. The Pirates are coming off a series loss at home to the Mets, and just DFA'd former future face of the franchise Nate McLouth. Team Overviews NL Rank in parentheses Cubs …
The Children Are The Future- Cubs Minor League Update Sponsored by Nature's Valley
Iowa Brett Jackson went 2-4 and DID NOT STRIKEOUT! Hopefully bizzaro Jackson can keep that up. Anthony Rizzo hit a double but did not hit another HR so basically he is the batting equivalent of NOT AN ACE! One interesting fact about Iowa is that our bullpen is currently the land of misfit RP's. Retreads like Manual Corpas, Nate Robertson, …
The 45%: When Theo Epstein Is Wrong
During Theo Epstein's introductory press conference, as well as the many rounds he made to various radio and tv shows, there is one line that I remember more than any other. if you do a great job, you're right 55 percent of the time. Of the many hours Theo spent talking with people about the Cubs on that day, I …
The Children Are The Future-Cubs Minor League Update Sponsored by Fiji Water
Iowa Another day another Rizzo HR. Also, two more Brett Jackson strikeouts. Smokies Junior Lake went 2-5 with a 2B and Jae Hoon Ha hit his first HR of the year. Daytona Spellcheck Jr went 1-4 with a BB and The Greg of Rohan hit his 7th HR of the year. Tony Zych blew the save. Peoria They lost 11-0 …
Cubs Are #1! (In the 2013 Amateur Draft Pick Race)
In what is sadly becoming an annual tradition, OV has unveiled this years' version of our reverse standings. A few people have been asking for it sooner, but I had wanted to wait until the Cubs had fallen at least 10 games back in the standings to officially unveil our recognition that no miracle will occur this year. The reverse …
The Children Are The Future- Cubs Minor League Update Sponsored by Sbarro
Iowa Iowa blew up for 18 runs with Rizzo leading the way. He hit his 15th HR and added 2 more hits as well. He now has a 1.115 OPS. Vitters went 2-5 and is doing better after a slump. Volstad did alright in his first start since his demotion giving up 4 ER in 6 IP. Smokies Junior Lake …