Andre Dawson day at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs will honor the latest inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame, former Cub Andre Dawson before Monday’s (8/30/2010) game against the Pirates. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will declare Monday “Andre Dawson Day” in the city, despite his status of being a devoted Sox fan. The Cubs will present a ‘gift’ the [...]
August 26, 2010
Tags: Andre Dawson, Chicago Cubs, Hall of Fame, Pittsburgh Pirates, tickets, Tom Skilling Posted in: Chicago, Wrigley Field, announcement, awards, game day, news, oldschool, players
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Important dates for Cubs fans
Monday February 15:Â MasterCard Presale Ticket Promotion details
Thursday Feb 18: Pitchers and catchers report to Mesa for Spring Training
Friday Feb 19: Regular single game tickets on sale details
Feb 23: Position player report to Spring Training
March 2: MLB Mandatory Spring Training reporting date for all players
March 4:Â Cubs beginning Spring Training game schedule vs Oakland A’s
March [...]
February 13, 2010
Tags: Astros, Billy Joel, Braves, Brewers, Cashman Field, concert, Dave Matthews Band, Elton John, Hall of Fame, opening day, tickets, Wrigley Concert Series Posted in: Wrigley Field, biz of baseball, game day, roster, schedule, spring training
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Dawson the big draw at Cubs Convention
With the 25th annual Cubs Convention next week, I am struck by who the most exciting, most anticipated player in attendance will be. No, it won’t be a big star from last season or a high profile acquisition for this coming season. No, the biggest player appearance will be from a guy who hasn’t played for [...]
January 10, 2010
Tags: Andre Dawson, Cubs Convention, Hall of Fame Posted in: Team Ownership, awards, observations, players, roster
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Ryne Sandberg is being groomed
Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg is certainly being groomed for the big chair. Question is, whether he will get a shot to manage in the major leagues in a Cubs uniform. At first glance timing may appear ideal with Lou Piniella in his final year as manager and Ryno now being assigned [...]
December 8, 2009
Tags: Ernie Banks, Hall of Fame, Iowa Cubs, Lou Piniella, manager, Ryne Sandberg Posted in: Lou Piniella, Minor League Baseball, Team Ownership, biz of baseball, game of baseball, observations
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