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Finally, the MLB Draft has arrived! As before: Since the Cubs are extremely likely to forfeit future picks for anyone, especially not picking so late in each round, let’s assume they only go 5% over their allotted amount. This gives Chicago North a total of $7,827,645 to spread across their Continue reading New Cubs Coming For 2017 — MLB Draft, Day 1 (UPDATES)
The Chicago Cubs were not swept out of their home series against the Colorado Rockies as they took the finale before their long road stretch. 31-31 is not the record we expected from the defending World Champions coming off their long-awaited glory in 2016, but considering how terrible the rest Continue reading The Next 100 Games
With the wackiness of the big news that dropped on Wednesday night, and the Chicago Cubs scuffling again after a solid start to their home stand, we at WSD got together to talk a bit of shop: Cubs roster moves that happened given injuries and potential loss of personnel… Mike Continue reading Dreamcast 12: The Elephant In the Room
After Dexter Fowler officially left the Cubs for the St. Louis Cardinals, the question about who would replace him at the top of the line-up needed a definite answer. And while looking back at before the 2016 offered some insight, there was no obvious mark on the roster. Before Fowler Continue reading Long At Bats are Killing Kyle Schwarber
Let me be clear. I am not rushing to judgment. I will not condemn or exonerate Addison Russell until everything comes out. I am not saying he is guilty or if his wife’s friends are lying. Please refrain from victim bashing or rushing to deem Russell guilty. At the moment, Continue reading Why? Can Someone PLEASE Tell Me Why?
Recently, I looked at some fixes Major League Baseball might consider to improve the pace of play. This has the added effect of keeping fans interested and overall increasing the enjoyment of the game, at least in my opinion. Grabbing casual fans’ attention can only improve the sport. Of course, as Continue reading More Offerings at Wrigley Field if You’re a Rich Bastard
Ever since Chris Bosio got his surgeries, it takes nearly all of the 30 second mound conference clock for him to even get to the mound… Bosio out to talk to Montgomery with Ichiro at second and Stanton up #Cubs pic.twitter.com/X5Aq0M9gIv — crawly's cub kingdom (@crawlyscubs) June 6, 2017 This Continue reading More Pace of Play Ponderings (UPDATE)
A fleeting statement from Peter Gammons quickly spread like wildfire across the internet and most of Chicago Cubs Twitter and other social media… That would be former and potentially repeat MVP Bryce Harper, he of the Washington Nationals and perennial All-Star appearances, five very solid-to-elite tools, and my goodness can’t Continue reading Pondering Bryce Harper…Future Chicago Cubs All-Star?
The day after former Chicago Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler got his ring and a deservedly warm ovation, his former team got another win and clinched the series with a couple of very key plays. First, here’s Jon Lester actually throwing to first base and picking off a runner! Your browser Continue reading Large Adult Son Keeps Cubs Winning Streak Alive (UPDATE: To a Record, Too! VIDEOS)
You may have gotten a chance to listen to our Dreamcast already, but if not, give it a listen and rate etc. Anyway, it’s been a somber week or so as the Chicago Cubs have been floundering quite a bit, for reasons that aren’t exactly clear. The nice thing is Continue reading Welcome Back Dexter Fowler, Thanks For Losing