The Rise and Fall of the Dempster Trade

In Commentary And Analysis by aisle424178 Comments

The Ryan Dempster saga seems like it has been going on longer than it took for the Ricketts to complete the transaction to acquire the Cubs, but it's all only a little over 24 hours old. I'll see if I can sum this up as succinctly as I can, though I'm sure I will miss some salient details. As best …

TRADE ALERT! Cubs Complete Trade With Boston Red Sox!!!

In News And Rumors by aisle42467 Comments

OMG! OMG! OMG! This is the most exciting thing ever!!! Cubs acquire relieve Justin Germano from Boston for cash; Jairo Asencio designated for assignment. Coleman scratched from Iowa start. — Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) July 19, 2012 OK, maybe it's not so exciting.  But Coleman is probably heading to St. Louis, which probably means something is actually going to happen with …

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The 45%: When Theo Epstein Is Wrong

In Commentary And Analysis by aisle42442 Comments

During Theo Epstein's introductory press conference, as well as the many rounds he made to various radio and tv shows, there is one line that I remember more than any other. if you do a great job, you're right 55 percent of the time. Of the many hours Theo spent talking with people about the Cubs on that day, I …

Cubs Are #1! (In the 2013 Amateur Draft Pick Race)

In Commentary And Analysis by aisle42453 Comments

In what is sadly becoming an annual tradition, OV has unveiled this years' version of our reverse standings.  A few people have been asking for it sooner, but I had wanted to wait until the Cubs had fallen at least 10 games back in the standings to officially unveil our recognition that no miracle will occur this year. The reverse …