Tag: Theo Epstein

Waiting for the pieces to fall in...

Waiting for the pieces to fall in...
In between (finally!) cleaning up the science lab at school, trying to find a mortgage company that would give us a favorable deal (wow, responsibility!) and waiting for Santa to arrive, I was also keeping an eye on the twitters to see what else would happen.  It seems that the Padres have decided to step... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
December 22, 2014 at 6:38 pm
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The Super-Creative Jon Lester Contract

The Super-Creative Jon Lester Contract
Jon Lester agreed to a contract to pitch for the Chicago Cubs last week.  He was introduced to the public today as an official member of the Cubs, and is now on the 40-man roster (it’s full).  You’ll notice that Lester got Kerry Wood‘s old number, but it’s cool:   Jon Lester says he chose... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
December 15, 2014 at 4:30 pm
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Welcome to Chicago, Jon Lester

Welcome to Chicago, Jon Lester
Today, the Chicago Cubs officially introduced their new ace pitcher, Jon Lester in a press conference at a posh Chicago restaurant that I will probably never go to because I can’t afford it.  Here are some highlights. Theo Epstein spoke first, introducing Lester and his family.  He thanked everyone involved in the process of bringing... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
December 15, 2014 at 1:31 pm
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The Chicago Cubs Sign Jon Lester (Official)

The Chicago Cubs Sign Jon Lester (Official)
The move you have been waiting all off season for has finally happened, and I am not talking about the trade the Chicago Cubs made for Miguel Montero.  As teams continued to drop out of the running through the night, the Cubs stayed alive, vanquishing the Boston Red Sox, and signed their top target Jon... Read more »
By Anno Catuli,
December 10, 2014 at 1:43 am
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Something Something Jon Lester

Something Something Jon Lester
So are you eager to hear Jon Lester‘s decision? Tough luck…we’ll have to wait just a bit more:   interested parties believe the eagerly awaited lester call could come as early as tomorrow #redsox #cubs #SFGiants #dodgers — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 8, 2014 Now there’s some sort of good news on that front: Sources:... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
December 8, 2014 at 8:28 pm
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Saturday "Morning" Cubs Thinks

Saturday "Morning" Cubs Thinks
Technically, anything before noon is “morning” so this will have to do.  I’ve been very tired slogging through this first semester of teaching and it shows:   Crud, I must be tired. Saw the word “apology” and thought, “isn’t the study of primates called something else?” — Rice Cube (@CubicSnarkonia) December 6, 2014   Anyway,... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
December 6, 2014 at 12:00 pm
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Adherence to the Plan is Key for Cubs

Adherence to the Plan is Key for Cubs
As the first portion of the off-season winds away and we move into Thanksgiving, a seemingly pervasive attitude among some fans is that the Cubs are losing on their quest to be competitive for the first time in the Theo Epstein era.  Stemming from losing Russell Martin to the Toronto Blue Jays and not signing... Read more »
By AndyBTI,
November 25, 2014 at 11:25 pm
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2015 and Beyond

2015 and Beyond
Here’s a bit of good news for the Chicago Cubs business folks:   #Cubs announce they’ve reached season ticket capacity for 2015, and waiting list is now at 51,000 people — Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) November 11, 2014   Meanwhile, my place in line: LRT I’m now at 44908 — Rice Cube (@CubicSnarkonia) November 11, 2014... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
November 11, 2014 at 5:11 pm
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GM Meetings Underway

GM Meetings Underway
The Chicago Cubs are in Phoenix along with just about everyone else in baseball as the general manager meetings chug along.  Have we learned a lot so far?  Well, the rumors have been buzzing but aside from one major deal, nothing really has happened yet other than the Rays pushing a tampering investigation of the... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
November 11, 2014 at 2:18 pm
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Shots Fired! Theo Epstein: "Come at us, Bro..."

Shots Fired! Theo Epstein: "Come at us, Bro..."
Shortly after the news of Joe Maddon becoming the new Chicago Cubs manager came to light, there were rumors that the Tampa Bay Rays, Maddon’s former team, would explore and pursue tampering charges against the Cubs for stealing Maddon away from them.  Never mind that from all accounts, it seems like Theo Epstein and Jed... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
November 10, 2014 at 7:40 pm
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