Cubs Preview: The pitching is deeper than Nietzsche

Cubs Preview: The pitching is deeper than Nietzsche

Later today we can get to the predictions that are sure to be terribly wrong, but right now we’ll cover the entire pitching staff.  With these Cubs, that’s no small feat.  For the first time since…ever, the Cubs appear to be well armed not only...
Cubs Preview: Our outfielders are bigger than yours

Cubs Preview: Our outfielders are bigger than yours

Part two of our preseason preview extravaganza takes us to the outfield, where the Cubs have decided that if you don’t weigh 220 pounds or more you have no business out there.1 People are worried about the outfield defense, since the current outfield assemblage...
Cubs Preview: The bestest infield of all times

Cubs Preview: The bestest infield of all times

Opening Day is careening around the corner and you know that means.  It’s time for a half-assed preview of the season.  Today let’s focus on the infield (and the catchers).  The one thing you really want to know is: Is this Cubs infield the greatest...
Cubs Preview – Expectations

Cubs Preview – Expectations

With more than a couple of weeks to go before the Cubs open the season in Anaheim, there’s still plenty of time to preview the individual position groups.  But before we start dissecting the deepest roster in baseball, it’s time to take the necessary...