Bullpen Relief

Now entering in the 8th inning: Carlos Zambrano? Get used to it Cubs fans, at least for now. In a move that may become more permanent, Big Z was sent to the Cubs bullpen. In an effort to relieve a bullpen that has, to say the least, been putrid, the ace of the staff has [...]

Tony Boy’s 15 Fantasy Guarantees

Tony Andracki Bringingheat Lead Journalist Tommy: Let’s think about this for a sec, Ted. Why would somebody put a guarantee on a box? Hmmm, very interesting. Ted Nelson, Customer: Go on, I’m listening. Tommy: Here’s the way I see it, Ted. Guy puts a fancy guarantee on a box ’cause he wants you to feel [...]

Why Aren’t the Cubs (or most teams) Looking at Ben Sheets?

Can anyone tell me why Ben Sheets isn’t seriously being considered by the Chicago Cubs? When healthy, Sheets is dominating. When healthy Sheets is one of the best around. When healthy this and when healthy that. Yes he’s coming off flexor tendon surgery, and yes he’s a risk. But how much more of a risk [...]

Brett’s top 10 Preview of the Winter Meetings (4-1)

Ahhh we’re getting sooooo close to the winter meetings. I can BARELY contain my excitement. If a fan can’t get excited over the hot stove talk- clearly I question his passion for the game. Lets break down my final 4 to look for. 4) Felix Hernandez- staying or going? Extended or traded? This is one [...]

Stars on the Move?

This offseason, the Cubs have several decisions to make that aren’t centered around Milton Bradley. One superstar in particular is the most intriguing, and that player is Derrek Lee. Derrek has had a solid career with the Cubs since coming over from Florida for Hee Seop Choi, but his contract is expiring and it’s extremely [...]