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Chicago Cubs Essays

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Cubs DFA Red Light / Green Light

When it comes to bending the rules on the 40-man roster, Theo Epstein and crew are quite effective. They waited weeks to add Kerry Wood to the roster last off-season. Which players are most likely to get DFA'd soon? Here are my guesses.

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Why The Cubs' StubHub Opt-Out Won't Work

The Cubs are one of three teams opting out of MLB's new contract with StubHub, apparently thinking they can get a better deal elsewhere. They're most probably wrong.

152

Are Some Jumping The Season-Ticket Wait-List Line?

It's anecdotal evidence -- just three cases -- but it does appear that some people have obtained Cubs season tickets without having to wait for their number to be called.

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It's 12-12-12. Do You Know Your Cubs No. 12's?

Why not do a post about 12's? It's that kind of day.

132

Why The Cubs Need More Retired Numbers

No, I'm not suggesting Anthony Rizzo should have his number retired -- but someone else who wore No. 44 should.

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A First Look At The Cubs' 2013 Payroll

What will the Cubs' Opening Day payroll number be? Here's a very preliminary look.

406

Debating Cheapness

It is often contended, here and elsewhere, that Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is cheap. Join me as I venture into the world of high school debate to see if the charges hold true.

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Scott Kazmir: Worth A Spring Training Invitation?

The former Rays and Angels lefthander was pretty awful for the last couple of years, but at 29 might still have some big-league seasons left in him.

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Brett Jackson: Solution To The Outfield Problem?

Could the Cubs' No. 1 pick from 2009 finally have figured things out and become a solid everyday player?

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