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Your Morning Phil: Francona, Axelrod, Shoulders
Talking baseball while wondering if the Blackhawks can be counter-punchers. 1. Baseball is back in Cleveland, thanks largely to Terry Francona. The first-place Indians host the Tigers tonight, and The Jake should be rocking. (Yes, I know Jacobs...
Tags: Theo Epstein, Dylan Axelrod, Tom Wilhelmsen, Justin Verlander, Clay Buchholz
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Reader Q&A: Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag
Lifelong Cubs fan here with ZERO trust in the Ricketts family in putting together a consistent winning team. It's obvious they only see the Cubs as cash cows. Am I wrong here? -- Selma B., Cincinnati Cash bison perhaps, but cash cows? No. I think the...
Tags: Kameron Loe, Carlos Marmol, Baseball, Spring Training, Jed Hoyer
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Poll: Voters root for neither Ricketts nor rooftops
Chicago voters in a Tribune/WGN poll have a message for Cubs executives and Wrigleyville rooftop owners locked in a feud over the team's proposed ballpark overhaul: A plague on both your houses. Nearly half said they side with neither the Cubs nor the...
Tags: Elections, Wrigley Field, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago City Hall, Polls
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Cubs ramp up PR push to sell Wrigley renovations
The Cubs have stepped up a public relations campaign to build support for Wrigley Field renovations as plans undergo review by Lakeview residents and City Hall. On Tuesday the Cubs launched wrigleyfield.com, a website that asks visitors to sign an...
Tags: Thomas M. Tunney, Wrigley Field, Rahm Emanuel, Baseball, Chicago Cubs
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Your Morning Phil: Cashner, draft, Astros
Talking baseball while congratulating the Boston Bruins on one of the great playoff finishes of all time: 1. In less than two years with the Cubs’ organization, Anthony Rizzo has earned himself a $41 million guarantee, which he says guarantees...
Tags: Mark Appel, Theo Epstein, San Diego Padres, Jason McLeod, Boston Bruins
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Cubs make quick decision on Rizzo's worth
It took Anthony Rizzo only 124 games in a Cubs uniform to convince president Theo Epstein to give him a seven-year, $41 million deal that could turn into nine years and $68 million with a pair of club options. The move, which was officially announced...
Tags: Theo Epstein, San Diego Padres, Baseball, Spring Training, Starlin Castro
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Where have all the Cub fans gone?
We've heard Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts stomp his feet and tell everyone to get out of the way in his goal to sprinkle some sparkle around an aging Wrigley Field. Ald. Tom Tunney, 44th, has offered a familiar refrain about parking and security,...
Tags: Theo Epstein, Wrigley Field, Rahm Emanuel, Baseball, Sports
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Your Morning Phil: Sweeney, Ventura, Sale
Talking baseball while wondering if LeBron James and his kingsmen are taking the Bulls seriously. 1. When the Cubs get around to trading Alfonso Soriano, it would be ideal to have a homegrown replacement ready. There are none in sight, however, as Brett...
Tags: Theo Epstein, Citi Field, Scott Hairston, Baseball, James Shields
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Rooftop owner optimistic on agreement with Cubs
The Cubs met with Wrigley Field rooftop owners and neighbors Wednesday to show their plans for the $300 million ballpark renovation. Rooftop owner Beth Murphy said the Cubs were successful in persuading many that they aren’t out to block the views...
Tags: Wrigley Field
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Wrigley Field would make a great coliseum
If Cubs owner Tom Ricketts actually made good on his threat to leave Wrigley Field for a more baseball-friendly neighborhood, what would be the best use of the site at Clark and Addison? My plan? Flatten and grade it, then enclose it in cyclone fence and...
Tags: Barack Obama, Baseball, City Club of Chicago, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Mayor
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Cubs without Wrigley
Does Tom Ricketts really believe that fans will pour into a new stadium in the suburbs to watch the Cubs lose? People go because of Wrigley Field and the experience of being there.Who would care about the Rosemont Cubs? — John Empfield, ChicagoTags: Wrigley Field
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A Cubs ultimatum or just a wild pitch?
Tribune reportersCubs Chairman Tom Ricketts caused a stir Wednesday when he said publicly for the first time that he would consider moving the team if moneymaking outfield signs central to his Wrigley Field renovation plan failed to win the city's blessing. The surprise...Tags: Thomas M. Tunney, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Target Field, Economy, Business and Finance
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