Cubs Convention Photos

by Al Yellon on Jan 15, 2012 4:30 PM CST in Chicago Cubs News

I didn't take the photo at the top of this post -- that's an AP picture taken of Tom Ricketts at the opening ceremony of this weekend's Cubs Convention.

I did take some photos on Friday, including several of new arrivals to the team.

After the jump, a selection of these photos.

Theo Epstein

Tweet Comment 60 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Is it me or does Geo look like he's lost some weight?

and it looks like you baffled Ian Stewert Al

~Ronald Reagan has held the two most demeaning jobs in the country; President of the United States and radio broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs~ George F. Will

by unretrofied93 on Jan 15, 2012 4:34 PM CST reply actions

I thought Geo

looked thin when they introduced him at the convention Friday night.

by sue369 on Jan 15, 2012 6:43 PM CST up reply actions

ya he messed have quit smo...........oh never-mind.

Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza

by troutfishin on Jan 15, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions

must!!!

by troutfishin on Jan 15, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions

Nice pics, how does Soto look this year?

If he ballooned up again this year, we’re screwed.

"IN THEO WE TRUST"

by BigJohnAZ on Jan 15, 2012 4:34 PM CST reply actions

Actually, he looks like he's lost weight.

And, so does Carlos Marmol, which is even better news. Marmol looks in great shape.

Join us for complete MLB coverage at SB Nation's Baseball Nation

by Al Yellon on Jan 15, 2012 4:51 PM CST up reply actions

That is good news about Marmol.

I predict he’s going to have a great year.

♪ He held me very tight under stars so bright and whispered darlin' "Who do you love tonight?" I told him "baseball, baseball...." ♫

by katie casey on Jan 15, 2012 5:23 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed, I thought from Spring Training on that he looked overweight.

And the kicker is nobody ever said anything about it, but that was the old way of doing things, not the Cubs way.

by jpeters407 on Jan 15, 2012 5:35 PM CST up reply actions

Both Marmol and Soto looked like a million dollars. Saw both up close.

Nothing happens unless it's first a dream

by puckishcubsfan on Jan 16, 2012 5:00 AM CST up reply actions

I'd rather Carlos look like 7M.......

~Ronald Reagan has held the two most demeaning jobs in the country; President of the United States and radio broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs~ George F. Will

by unretrofied93 on Jan 16, 2012 9:20 AM CST up reply actions

I dont think his weight matters

The Cubs are screwed no matter if he is over weight or not.

by lshaffer_69 on Jan 17, 2012 11:03 AM CST up reply actions

That's the spirit!

No one is saying a thin Soto means the Cubs win the WS… it is, however, more enjoyable to watch some good players on a bad team than a team full of bad players.

Whether or not the Cubs compete in 2012 shouldn’t change the fact that we should all hope Soto has a rebound year.

by bdlugz on Jan 17, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions

i have prepared my self mentally for the next two years

So if something good happens I will be pleasantly surprised.

by lshaffer_69 on Jan 17, 2012 3:58 PM CST up reply actions

Ian Stewart's face is priceless.

He’s probably the best follow on Twitter also. He replies to everyone. I’m really rooting for him to have a good year this year.

'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'

by Unique on Jan 15, 2012 4:55 PM CST reply actions

What is Stewart's Twitter handle?

Join us for complete MLB coverage at SB Nation's Baseball Nation

by Al Yellon on Jan 15, 2012 5:20 PM CST up reply actions

https://twitter.com/#!/IAN_STEWART_9

by LT on Jan 15, 2012 5:27 PM CST up reply actions

That didn't work so well

it’s @IAN_STEWART_9

by LT on Jan 15, 2012 5:28 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks.

Join us for complete MLB coverage at SB Nation's Baseball Nation

by Al Yellon on Jan 15, 2012 5:38 PM CST up reply actions

I guess Blake DeWitt is going to be changing numbers this year.

Join us for complete MLB coverage at SB Nation's Baseball Nation

by Al Yellon on Jan 15, 2012 5:38 PM CST up reply actions

Blake DeWitt is going to be changing teams this year.

by jpeters407 on Jan 15, 2012 5:42 PM CST up reply actions

Doesn't the request need to come in by July of the previous year??

or I am crazy. Either way – Bud Selig stinks

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry

by Hammer on Jan 15, 2012 6:00 PM CST up reply actions

♪ "Bud stinks! Yeah, yeah. Bud stinks! Yeah, yeah." ♫

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jan 15, 2012 8:19 PM CST up reply actions

FWIW

Stewart signed a ball for my father-in-law with the #2.

by Cub Fan Dan on Jan 15, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks,

by chance, does anyone have a list of any other players accounts?

~Ronald Reagan has held the two most demeaning jobs in the country; President of the United States and radio broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs~ George F. Will

by unretrofied93 on Jan 15, 2012 7:48 PM CST up reply actions

dunston jr http://twitter.com/SDUNSTONJR#/following
gretzky http://twitter.com/TrevorGretzky
woody http://twitter.com/#!/kerrywood
DDJ http://twitter.com/#!/David_DeJesus3
maholm http://twitter.com/#!/paul_maholm

Just wee-un.

by jesus christos on Jan 15, 2012 7:55 PM CST up reply actions

I’ve been retweeted and replied to by both Dunston Jr. and Kerry. (does that sound dirty being retweeted? Hey had big day last month got retweeted by Kerry and David Boreanaz within an hour.

Nothing happens unless it's first a dream

by puckishcubsfan on Jan 16, 2012 4:57 AM CST up reply actions

I created a list of all Cubs twitter accts: https://twitter.com/#!/cowsarecool220/cubs-players

Every day is a beautiful day for baseball!!

by cowsarecool220 on Jan 15, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions

It was fun exchanging tweets Saturday.

Nothing happens unless it's first a dream

by puckishcubsfan on Jan 16, 2012 5:01 AM CST up reply actions

Thanks a bunch

I’ve come to realize that at only 24, i’m probably the youngest person not on twitter, easy way to follow players and articles though

~Ronald Reagan has held the two most demeaning jobs in the country; President of the United States and radio broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs~ George F. Will

by unretrofied93 on Jan 16, 2012 9:22 AM CST up reply actions

I have a good feeling Stewart is going to have a good year. He might be in that category of guys needing a fresh start.

Nothing happens unless it's first a dream

by puckishcubsfan on Jan 16, 2012 5:01 AM CST up reply actions

i agree with that.

i have a gut feeling itll be solid. .260 avg w. 20HR i’d be pleased with.

by MDavis on Jan 16, 2012 10:43 AM CST up reply actions

Nice photos. Thanks for sharing.

♪ He held me very tight under stars so bright and whispered darlin' "Who do you love tonight?" I told him "baseball, baseball...." ♫

by katie casey on Jan 15, 2012 5:24 PM CST reply actions

Enjoyed the photos.

Thanks for posting them.

by sue369 on Jan 15, 2012 6:45 PM CST reply actions

it felt bad rooting for a NY team but..

lolpackers

Just wee-un.

by jesus christos on Jan 15, 2012 6:55 PM CST reply actions 3 recs

Agreed.

OT- and they didn’t even look good doin’ it…losing, I mean.

There are no facts, only interpretations.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Lets Go Theo!!! 10/13/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Jan 15, 2012 7:35 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah it wasn't a good game

But being @ the convention this last week-end, did remind how lucky I have been I’ve seen the Badgers win multiple Rose Bowls and the Packers win multiple SB’s. I can only hope that some day I know what it feels like to have seen all three on my favorite teams be champs.

The Stat Pack

by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT

by Madison Cub Fan on Jan 15, 2012 8:47 PM CST up reply actions

Go 49ers and my man Harbaugh next Sunday though. Boy do I look smart now for insisting 3 years ago the Bears should bring him out of Stanford as OC.

Nothing happens unless it's first a dream

by puckishcubsfan on Jan 16, 2012 4:58 AM CST up reply actions

I feel that way about Northwestern success (although they haven’t won bowl games) it makes me feel anything’s possible.

Also the Blackhawks winning the cup in 2010. I also feel lucky about the Bears and Bulls success.

Nothing happens unless it's first a dream

by puckishcubsfan on Jan 16, 2012 5:02 AM CST up reply actions

Next season, MCF, next season.

Payback will be hell. ;)

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Jan 17, 2012 4:25 AM CST up reply actions

Garza

looking very Clemente there…

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Jan 15, 2012 8:08 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for the great updates, Al. Enjoyed reading.

"Hey Hey, Holy mackerel, no doubt about it,!"

by scottsdalecubs on Jan 15, 2012 8:39 PM CST reply actions

Theo and his varsity team

padawan of TheoJedi Masters

by LongLiveHarryCaray on Jan 15, 2012 8:43 PM CST reply actions

I'm at least excited about our team's potential

padawan of TheoJedi Masters

by LongLiveHarryCaray on Jan 15, 2012 8:44 PM CST up reply actions

From that picture Rizzo kind of looks like Adam Sandler.

Nothing happens unless it's first a dream

by puckishcubsfan on Jan 16, 2012 4:59 AM CST reply actions

I look forward to these pics every year. Thanks, Al!

At least Geo lost the guy liner. And Travis Wood ::looks:: like a Travis Wood ;-)

by Emelie on Jan 16, 2012 8:32 AM CST reply actions

And Travis Wood ::looks:: like a Travis Wood

Doesn’t he, though?

Join us for complete MLB coverage at SB Nation's Baseball Nation

by Al Yellon on Jan 16, 2012 9:01 AM CST up reply actions

10 to 1, he was the guy sitting in back strumming the guitar on those long minor league bus rides...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jan 16, 2012 10:09 AM CST up reply actions

"Oh she may get wooly,... women do get wooly, because of all the stress..."

Gimme that!

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Jan 17, 2012 4:30 AM CST up reply actions