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Back when the Cubs were rebuilding, I would think of the guys I’d want to build a team around. I would think of the players that would look great wearing those home pinstripes…those guys that would be ideal on my … Continued

So we talked about the number four and five starters for the Cubs, and how they are exceeding expectations, and may make decisions tough come October.  Now we’re moving onto the number eight. What day is today?  Well, it’s actually … Continued

Jimmy Butler said he took his rear view mirror off his car because he didn’t want to look back.  What will the Cubs do as we get ready for the last 52 games of the year? The great start that … Continued

I forgot what time the Cubs were on Saturday.  With a late season graduation party on the agenda, I thought I’d be home in time to watch the last couple innings.  It turns out they played earlier in the day. … Continued

How important is scheduling during a season?  How much stock do you put into it?  How does it exactly go down?  Regardless of what sport we’re talking, scheduling can come into play at different times of the season. Let’s take … Continued

We just spoke about Kyle Hendricks, the number five, and what he’s meant for this Cubs team, and what he could mean.  What about the number four pitcher in this rotation, Jason Hammel?  On Tuesday night, he fired 6 shutout … Continued

Arrieta. Lester. Lackey. Hammel. The first four Cubs starters have been good. Yet, it’s the number five starter, Kyle Hendricks, who may be having the most surprising year. He did it again Monday night vs the Marlins with a complete … Continued