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Chicago Cubs Essays

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Who's On The Mount Rushmore Of Cubs Broadcasters?

Friday, I revealed my choices for the four most influential figures in Cubs history. Here's the same exercise, only with team broadcasters.

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Who Goes On The Cubs' Mount Rushmore?

Who are the four most important figures in Cubs history? Here are my selections. Who would you pick?

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What Should The Cubs Do With Matt Garza?

Should the Cubs keep Matt Garza around as they try to return to contention? Or trade him for prospects? You make the call.

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Extend, Cultivate, Or Dump? A Cubs Exercise

In the family-friendly Cubs-centric version of "Marry, Date Or Kill", decide what to do with groups of three current Cubs.

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The Cubs, Anthony Rizzo And The Nationals Plan

Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer admits to admiring the way the Nats returned from 100 losses to contention. He's on to something. The Rizzo signing is likely the first step of several.

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A Cautionary Tale For Ownership, About Cubs Fans

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -- so said philosopher George Santayana. Here, then, we present a little history lesson.

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Analysis: The Cubs' Wrigley Field Renovation Plans

The Cubs recently released the details of their proposal to restore Wrigley Field. Here are my thoughts on some of the more intricate, and controversial, requests the team is making.

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David Price A Cub? It Won't Happen. Here's Why.

The Cubs have been at the top of national writers' rumor lists for David Price's trade landing spot from the Rays. I don't think it'll happen. Dive in, dear reader, for my reasoning.

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Cubs Aren't Leaving Wrigley. You Know That, Right?

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts made a statement Wednesday morning that's been the focus of breathless media reports ever since. You know, or you should, that what he said is never going to happen.

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The Cubs, WGN, TV Rights And The 'Bubble'

Where will Cubs games go after the WGN-TV contract expires after 2014? Here are some more thoughts on this topic.

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Wrigley Renovation: Architecture Critic Weighs In

Everyone's got an opinion about Wrigley renovations. Dive in as I deconstruct one of them, from an architecture writer.

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Why Do The Cubs Need A Jumbotron This Big?

The Miller Park video board is very, very large. How large? Large enough to prompt me to write this article.

134

On Baseball, The Cubs, And Rainouts

The weather so far this season for the Cubs' first homestand has been awful. And it's about to get worse. Thus, the team's dilemma.

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Analysis: Why The Wrigley Deal Is Good For All

Wrigley Field will soon have its 100th birthday, then the 100th anniversary of its first Cubs game. The agreement with the city of Chicago to renovate and upgrade Wrigley will assure the team of revenue and facilities the equal of any in baseball.

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A History Of Wrigley Field Changes

Wrigley Field, then known as Weeghman Park, opened 99 years ago and the Cubs moved in two years later. It has changed many times over the years; here's a timeline of all those changes.

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Wrigley Renovations: A Parking Garage? Seriously?

44th Ward Ald. Tom Tunney flails away at the proposed Wrigley Field restoration, proposing something that's just... weird.

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How Do Cubs Season Ticket Perks Compare?

The Cubs have the best-looking season tickets in the major leagues. What else does the Cubs season-ticket holder receive, and what do other teams do for their best customers?

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WGN Or Not WGN? The Cubs' Dilemma

The Cubs have televised games on WGN-TV since 1948; the 66th straight season, which has just begun, is the longest run for any baseball team with any TV station. Can the Cubs afford to continue? What do they stand to lose if they leave WGN?

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Cubs' No-No-Hit Streak Resumes Monday

It's been more than 47 years since Sandy Koufax's perfect game against the Cubs. And the Cubs haven't been no-hit since then.

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2013 Chicago Cubs Fantasy Baseball Outlook

The Cubs might not be very good this year. But some of their players might help your fantasy team.

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A 'Wrigley Field' In Rosemont? Fuhgeddaboudit!

There's another proposal to move the Cubs to the suburbs. Here's why that's a really dumb idea.

58

Know Your Team: Chicago Cubs

Over the last few weeks, we've had a look at all the teams the Cubs will play this year. But what about the Cubs themselves? Where do we stand, with two weeks left before Opening Day?

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Could Javier Baez Make It In The Majors Right Now?

Javier Baez has blasted four home runs in his last two games. Is it possible he's ready for the major leagues much earlier than management had envisioned?

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Know Your Enemy: Texas Rangers

The Rangers have come very, very close to being World Series champions, but failed. How will that affect their future?

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