Exclusive: Brenly secretly managed from booth this season during Lou’s naps
Sources this week revealed Bob Brenly was at times covertly managing the Cubs, taking over coaching duties during now-former skipper Lou Piniella's in-game naps that occured on an increasingly frequent basis after the manager announced his retirement last month.
Koyie Hill inconsolable following Piniella’s retirement
It has become a tradition for a Cubs manager to have a favorite veteran player or two that he inserts into the lineup nearly every day much to the chagrin of their fans. Dusty Baker had Neifi Perez and Lou Piniella had Koyie Hill.
Cubs managerial candidates: Pros and cons
Since Lou Piniella announced his retirement last month, speculation as to his replacement has reached a fevered pitch. And now that he ended his career six weeks early it's only gotten worse.
Radio Brief: Year One of Ricketts ownership gets even better for Cubs fans with...
Tom Ricketts continues to improve their new ballclub, though on-field upgrades are still lagging behind.
Cubs move Derrek Lee statue to Atlanta
Inspired by their decision Monday to relocate the Harry Caray statue a block north to the Bud Light Bleachers entrance, the Cubs have moved Derrek Lee to Atlanta. Lee, still a sure handed first baseman, has mysteriously become a statuesque stiff at the plate for the Cubs this year.
Cubs renting out empty seats as storage space
Finding themselves with many unsold tickets this year, the Cubs have been renting out empty seats at Wrigley Field for storage space. Never ones to miss an opportunity to make some money, the move compensates for the loss of revenue due to lackluster on-field play with quality in-stadium storage.
In show of team unity, Cubs stop waxing eyebrows for rest of season
Fans may have given up on the 2010 Cubs, but players want to establish momentum for next year. That means dedication and sacrifice, which is why the entire team has decided to stop waxing their eyebrows until October.
