I'm a little under the weather, so bear with me and this rather bare bones preview...all the substance, none of the fluff.I never understood the positional breakdowns that many folks do for a series or playoff preview. I understand a team is only as good as the sum of its parts, but Derrek Lee will   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09/30....

Due to the Cubs lack of offensive prowess, Uncle Lou Pinella has decided to give utility infielder Ryan Theriot a shot at the everyday shortstop position. Former starter Caesar Izturis just hasn't been getting the job done at the plate as indicated by his .184 batting average. Fantasy baseballers   more...
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- Crane Kenney says the Cubs will increase payroll next year regardless of an ownership change. ''And when it all works, this is what it looks like,'' he said, referring to back-to-back postseasons and a 97-win season. ''It's like the Braves. That's the model -- the Braves and the Red Sox and the   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/10/08....

Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP Carlos Zambrano SP *Oliver Perez 14-6,   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09/24....

OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2008: CHICAGO CUBS RESERVE LIST (40-MAN ROSTER) AS OF 10/7/08: * bats or throws left# bats both NOTE: There are presently 40 players on the Cubs RESERVE LIST (40-man roster), plus two additional players on the 60-day DISABLED LIST (players on 60-day DL do not count against the   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/10/07....

As Lou reviews his options for the post-season roster, so will we. One thing to remember here is that playoff teams don't usually carry the same number of pitchers on their playoff rosters, because the off-days allow relievers to rest.Not Worthy of Comment (because they're on the Team)Geovany   more...
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Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP Angel Guzman SP *C.C. Sabathia 0-0, 7.04, 6   more...
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Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP Carlos Zambrano SP *Randy Wolf 13-5, 3.58,   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09/14....

The following table shows the Cubs players who are under contract for 2009. Henry Blanco just has an option that includes a $300,000 buyout. Next to each players name is the number of options he has remaining. This chart can be found just below the site logo at all times. Chicago Cubs   more...
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Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP *Johan Santana SP *Sean Marshall 14-7,   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09/23....

Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP *Jon Niese SP Jason Marquis 1-0, 4.09, 9 K,   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09/22....

Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP Braden Looper SP Ryan Dempster 12-13, 4.06,   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09/21....

Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP *Ted Lilly SP Brian Moehler 14-9, 4.29, 166   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09/15....

Looks like this deal could be may very soon."The feeling among major league executives is soon, and a lot. Don't be surprised if the trade is finalized later this week -- perhaps even Wednesday -- and the deal includes pitchers Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher and Ronny Cedeno."Looks to be a steep   more...
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Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP *Ted Lilly SP Ben Sheets 16-9, 4.17, 180 K,   more...
Original Story: http://www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09/27....