Prince Fielder is the most intriguing story line left this offseason. Part of me thinks that at this point, he’d make the most money playing for Bob’s Chicken Coop in the Wauwatosa beer league. Top story line 1B: Yoenis Cespedes. The five-tool Cuban outfielder has no fewer than six dead-serious suitors, the Tigers definitely among … Continue Reading →
Sadly, it might’ve taken his death to get it done, but Ron Santo finally has made the Hall of Fame. The news came moments ago here in Dallas, with the Veterans Committee making the announcement — one year and two days after Santo died at the age of 70 from bladder cancer. It’s the first time he’s … Continue Reading →
The Hall of Fame released its 10-person “Golden Era” (1947-72) Veterans Committee ballot today, and making the cut was Michigan’s own Jim Kaat. Kaat, who turns 73 in a few days, spent 25 years in the major leagues as a crafty left-hander, after growing up in Zeeland, Mich., and attending Hope College. He was 283-237 … Continue Reading →
There’s another high-profile managerial job opening, though this one — unlike the other two — has been expected for several months now. The Cubs today fired Mike Quade, who was on the job a little over a year. New Cubs president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer said the ballclub wants a manager with … Continue Reading →
The Red Sox finally announced tonight that a deal has been struck with the Cubs, allowing Boston general manager Theo Epstein to leave his post to become president of baseball operations in Chicago. Further comment will be made by both ballclubs Tuesday, the next scheduled day off for the World Series. Major League Baseball is … Continue Reading →
The Natural kicked off the Cubs’ season at Wrigley Field. Robert Redford, the iconic actor who played the lead role in the most iconic baseball movie ever, threw out the ceremonial first pitch Friday. And that’s where the good vibes ended for the North Siders, as the Cubs then went out and lost. To the … Continue Reading →