Hendry hangs it up for the off-season after naming Piniella manager
The Cubs today shocked no one by naming Lou Piniella as their new manager, replacing Dusty Baker. Cubs GM Jim Hendry heralded Piniella and his three-year contract, saying it might just be the Cubs' move of the off-season. In fact, Hendry said it was the Cubs' only move of the off-season.
Prior already on schedule for January setback
Mark Prior knows you've heard it before. But this time, he wants you to hear it earlier than ever.
Cubs, Dusty part ways
The Cubs announced Monday that Dusty Baker would not be back to manage the team in 2007, but said they didn't have to look far to find someone with a better knowledge of the game and the ability to handle the pressure of managing in a major sports town.
MacPhail loses job, country club membership
Another sad season for the Cubs concluded with a sad day for Andy MacPhail, who's out of a job and posh country club membership after 12 years as president and CEO.
Cubs end year by losing another series
The Cubs won just one game against the Colorado Rockies this weekend to finish out the season with a record of 66-96. It was just their 36th win at home.
Hill beats Bush
Dusty Baker and George Bush seem to have a lot of obvious common traits, but perhaps the strongest is their affinity for nonsensical nicknames.
Cubs do real good, beat Brewers
Most people were happy about the Cubs 14-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, but not right fielder Jacque Jones.
