Thursday, September 29, 2011

Cubs Newsletter: Optimism for future

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Ricketts believes Cubs can have quick turnaround

SAN DIEGO — On the final day of another lost season, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts and manager Mike Quade voiced optimism about the future.

Cubs watch wild endings before heading home Cubs watch wild endings before heading home

SAN DIEGO- After packing their gear and getting ready to head home for the winter, most of the Cubs stuck around the clubhouse to watch the wild endings of the Red Sox and Tampa Bay games.

Cubs chairman doesn't believe Fleita will scare away GMs Cubs chairman doesn't believe Fleita will scare away GMs

SAN DIEGO — Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts doesn't believe the four-year extension to player personnel director Oneri Fleita will hurt the Cubs in their general manager search, despite speculation that any top-notch general manager would want to bring in his own people.

Cubs' dismal season finally coming to an end Cubs' dismal season finally coming to an end

SAN DIEGO -- It’s been over seven months since the Cubs reported to spring training in Mesa, Ariz. with high hopes that their strong finish in 2010 would carry over into the 2011 season.

Ricketts on Cubs: 'Things can turn around pretty quickly' Ricketts on Cubs: 'Things can turn around pretty quickly'

SAN DIEGO- Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts spoke to his players before the final game of the season on Wednesday, just as he did after last year's end.

Ex-Cub Milton Bradley again arrested in L.A. Ex-Cub Milton Bradley again arrested in L.A.

LOS ANGELES — Police say former Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley has been arrested for investigation of felony battery.

Could Ramirez and Zambrano be Miami-bound? Could Ramirez and Zambrano be Miami-bound?

SAN DIEGO — With former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen headed to the Marlins, speculation that Carlos Zambrano and Aramis Ramirez soon will follow already has begun.

Garza's finish gives hope for 2012 Garza's finish gives hope for 2012

SAN DIEGO- Matt Garza was good to the last drop this season, consistently turning out good performances without being rewarded with victories.

Wood says Bartman part of Cubs history Wood says Bartman part of Cubs history

SAN DIEGO — Kerry Wood said Tuesday he had no idea a documentary focusing on Steve Bartman interfering with a supposedly catchable foul ball in the 2003 National League Championship Series was airing on ESPN while the Cubs were taking batting practice.

A crazy hiring season begins in Chicago A crazy hiring season begins in Chicago

As the baseball world was spinning wildly Monday, at some point between the Marlins' phony-baloney interviews with Eduardo Perez and two other managerial candidates and the Ozzie Guillen charade at U.S. Cellular Field, the Rays were preparing to host the Yankees in their continued pursuit of a wild-card spot.


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