Baffoe: Look Forward With Cubs' Departure From WGN Radio, Not Backward
Don't scream for tradition when tradition has created zero championships in the past 100 years.
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Someday, it has to get better kid. Someday.
Brenly: Tribune 'Disorganization' Led To Cubs Deal Falling Apart
In former Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly's words, his negotiations with the Cubs on a new deal this offseason just sort of fell apart.
Report: Brenly Wanted To Return To Cubs Booth
Former Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly said that he was planning to return to the Cubs booth last year but it fell through at the last minute, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.
Cubs Hire Astros' Deshaies To Replace Brenly
Len Kasper has a partner again.
Baffoe: Analyzing The Potential Cubs Analysts
The search for a Cubs TV color analyst seems to be down to five men. And in typical Cub fashion not a one of the names is terribly exciting.
Cubs Narrow Search To Fill Brenly's Spot
The Cubs search for Bob Brenly's replacement might end sooner rather than later.
Report: Plesac To Interview For Cubs' Broadcast Job
As WGN looks to fill the spot left by Bob Brenly after he bolted to Arizona to join the Diamondbacks' broadcast team last month, the network will reportedly interview former Cub Dan Plesac.
Report: Plesac Interested In Cubs' TV Gig
With former Cubs TV color analyst Bob Brenly off to Arizona, the search for his replacement is in full force.
Wisch: Analyze This, Cubs Fans: How About Kruk As Color Man?
When it comes to replacing Bob Brenly in the TV booth, the Chicago Cubs don't just need a color man for 2013.
Brenly Joins Diamondbacks Broadcast Booth
One day after leaving the Cubs broadcast booth, Bob Brenly was named the TV analyst for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Photo: Bob Brenly's Enormous Cup
Here's the picture Matt Spiegel was talking about.
Brenly: Rizzo Provides 'A Reason For Optimism In The Future'
If you're looking for a reason to watch the 26-49 Cubs, look no further than Anthony Rizzo.
Brenly 'Would Love' Opportunity To Manage Again
Former Diamondbacks manager and current Cubs TV color analyst Bob Brenly said if the Cubs came to him about managing, he would be interested.
Wisch: Shouldn't White Sox Be Asking, 'What About Bob?'
Shouldn't the White Sox be asking, "What about Bob?" You know, as in Brenly.
Cubs' Brenly To Announce Post Season For TBS
TBS announced Tuesday that Cubs television color commentator Bob Brenly will team up with Dick Stockton for the Major League Baseball post-season.
Wisch: If Ozzie Leaves, Who Are The White Sox?
In order to find a White Sox manager with an ego, image and reputation as large as the one that Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen currently carries in the Windy City – and, I'd say, nationwide – you have to hearken back a full quarter-century to the Comiskey Park reign of Tony LaRussa.
Brenly: Bringing Zambrano Back Would Send 'Horrible Message'
Just three days after Comcast Sports Net studio analyst Todd Hollandsworth blasted Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez on The McNeil and Spiegel Show on 670 The Score, Cubs television analyst Bob Brenly took his turn firing shots on the show by going after Carlos Zambrano.
Brenly: Even With Lost Season, Cubs Can't Rush Prospects
The Cubs have the second worst record in baseball, and haven't really been in the NL Central race since back in May. The assumption is that sooner rather than later the team would begin calling up some of it's prospects.
Len Kasper Signs Five-Year Extension With Cubs
Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper has signed a five-year extension to remain with the team through 2016.
Brenly: Cubs Are A 'Dead-Ass Team'
After being swept by their rivals, things went from bad to worse for the Chicago Cubs when starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano called the team's performance this season "embarrassing."
Brenly: Castro's Confidence, Aggression Led To Slump
Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro had an amazing start to his 2011 season. Through the first month of the season he had a .348 batting average with 18 runs scored, 12 runs batted in and two triples.
Castro's Defense Will Settle In As He Gains Experience
At 21-years old, Starlin Castro has reached the major leagues far sooner than anyone would have reasonably expected. It was his offensive talent that got him to this point, but his defensive abilities aren't too far behind.
Update: Brenly To Brewers Rumors 'Not True"
Brenly Withdraws Name From Cubs Manager List
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