MESA, Ariz. -- After a year out of uniform for the first time in 30 years, Alan Trammell is back on the field as the Cubs' bench coach and infield coach.
--dropstart-->MESA, Ariz. -- Lou Piniella's crash course in Cubs culture continues. Already having claimed no knowledge of billy goats or curses, having made a reference to the Cubs playing on the South Side, having once called them the Phillies while continuing to drop ''Cubbies'' into conversation, Piniella on Friday seemed surprised that a spring-training game against the White Sox could rise to such local importance as to be the hottest ticket on the schedule and considered a must-win game.
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Sammy Sosa isn't interested in answering the lingering questions about steroids.
After a year out of baseball, the slugger has more pressing issues with the Texas Rangers.
MESA, Ariz. -- It's not even 9 in the morning yet at Fitch Park, a time when most players at Cubs camp during the first week of spring training are sitting in their underwear in the clubhouse, eating cereal or yawning.
MESA, Ariz. -- It's a long way from Opening Day, but Cubs pitcher Mark Prior offered a tantalizing sign Thursday that this year might be different than the last three.
MESA, Ariz. -- It has been only a week since the Cubs opened spring training, but manager Lou Piniella already has seen enough to make him feel sure he was right about curses, the team's talent level and his decision to take the job.
The Sun-Times, representing Cubs fans everywhere, is putting Tribune Co. on trial for gross negligence in its mismanagement of the Cubs. As its second witness, the prosecution calls WMVP-AM (1000) radio host and Skokie native Marc Silverman, whose loyalty to the Cubs was reflected in his first words.
MESA, Ariz. -- With a revamped roster full of veterans, including two new outfielders assured of getting regular playing time, the Cubs' latest center fielder of the future is all but assured of opening the season in the minors.
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-- They needed every minute available -- plus about 30 more provided by Todd Walker -- but the Cubs avoided arbitration with ace pitcher Carlos Zambrano on Tuesday, just in time to make him the highest-paid pitcher in franchise history with a one-year, $12.4 million deal. MESA, Ariz.
-- Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez arrived at spring training the way he usually arrives at first base:
MESA, Ariz. -- He takes his time, sometimes searching for the right words to explain all of it. But Cubs first baseman
4 million, the team confirmed. The Sun-Times, representing Cubs fans everywhere, is putting Tribune Co. on trial for gross negligence in its mismanagement of the Cubs.
MESA, Ariz. -- Kerry Wood plans to stay away from those dangerous curves as he makes his move to the Cubs' bullpen this season.
MESA, Ariz. -- Ron Santo knows this broken heart all too well, but he can't help himself.
MESA, Ariz. -- Despite personal assurances that a deal would be struck in time to avoid an arbitration hearing scheduled for today, contract talks between the Cubs and ace pitcher Carlos Zambrano headed late into the night Monday without resolution. MESA, Ariz.
-- Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano expressed optimism today that he and the club would reach agreement on a one-year contract and avoid a potentially ugly arbitration hearing scheduled for Tuesday. MESA, Ariz. -- Make way, Mark Prior and Wade Miller.
And move over, Oprah. Here comes Rich Hill, ready to claim a spot in the Cubs' starting rotation, if not a seat on the book-club sofa. MESA, Ariz.
-- Ron Santo turns 67 on Sunday, but the legendary Chicago Cubs third baseman and broadcaster hopes the real celebration comes two days later. That's when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee voting is announced.
--dropstart-->MESA, Ariz. -- Representatives for Cubs pitching ace Carlos Zambrano met with general manager Jim Hendry on Sunday night in an unsuccessful effort to reach agreement on a one-year contract and avoid a potentially nasty arbitration hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
--dropend--> MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs' outfield is a mess. Not bad -- just a mess.
MESA, Ariz. -- The buzzword is depth.
It's one of the most commonly used words around Fitch Park these days as the Cubs enter their first full week of spring training. MESA, Ariz.
-- It took some time after his tumultuous 2006 season for Jacque Jones to feel right again. MESA, Ariz.
-- Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood returned to the mound earlier than expected Saturday, getting in a brief bullpen session for the first time since he bruised his chest Monday falling in his hot tub. Have you taken our new auto site for a spin?
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