It’s time for the Sun-Times to log off

It’s time for the Sun-Times to log off

I know times are tough in the newspaper business.  Circulation is at all-time lows, people don’t want to pay for access to stories on the Internet.  Advertisers see little value in print ads, and most don’t have a clue how to effectively advertise...
Theo briefs Jon Lester on Chicago media

Theo briefs Jon Lester on Chicago media

Our good friend Bruce Miles confirmed something we were about to leak.  Before signing with the Cubs, Jon Lester was briefed on what to expect from the media who cover the team. Theo briefed Lester on Chicago media. He still signed with #Cubs — Bruce Miles...
Some guys can’t take a hint

Some guys can’t take a hint

Less than six months after trading him away, the Cubs have re-signed pitcher Jason Hammel.  This time, Hammel gets a nice raise, a second guaranteed year and a third year option.  I’m sure that’ll help console him next July when he’s packing his...
Debunking the “facts” used to debunk the myths

Debunking the “facts” used to debunk the myths

So today, Gordon Wittenmyer of what’s left of the Chicago Sun-Times decided to play Snopes and debunk five things he thinks are myths about the Cubs rebuilding plan.  Because two years of rebuilding 100 years of suck is more than enough, so it’s time to...
Podcast ep 20 – The neverending podcast

Podcast ep 20 – The neverending podcast

We’re back, and longer than ever.  We podcast during the first round of the MLB Draft and actually pay attention, for a while.  We talk Cubs, as we are contractually obligated, defend out tweets and I spend a good 10 minutes breaking down the Liberace bio-pic...