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1000 Words: Banks and Billy
(Photo by Stephen Green)
Cubs Hall of Famers Billy Williams and Ernie Banks are introduced at the Opening Ceremonies of the 28th Annual Cubs Convention last Friday.
1000 Words: Happy 28th Jeff Samardzija
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Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija turns 28 years old today. In his first full season in the rotation, Samardzija went 9-13 with a 3.81 ERA in 174.2 innings before being shut down following a complete game gem on Sept. 8. The Cubs announced they had come to terms on a one-year, $2.64 million deal with the right-hander at last weekend’s Cubs Convention, where Samardzija was asked how he felt about the possibility of getting an Opening Day start.
‘‘That would be a 180, right?’’ he said. ‘‘To go from maybe wondering if you’re ever going to put a Cubs jersey on again two years ago at this event to maybe being the Opening Day starter. It means a lot to me’’
1000 Words: Rizzo makes an entrance
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The 28th annual Cubs Convention is in the books. Next stop: Mesa.
The Convention kicked off with the Opening Ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel and Towers. Fans got an opportunity to interact with players and alumni as they walked down a red carpet on their way to the stage at the front of the hall.
We’ll post pictures from the Convention all week here on the blog.
1000 Words: Cubs Caravan Day 2
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Students at Lakeview High School in Chicago gather to see the Cubs in person. For two days, the Chicago Cubs On the Move 2013 Caravan Tour has been delivering Cubs baseball to deserving individuals and organizations throughout the Chicago area and northwest Indiana. The annual tour features two busloads of players, coaches and front office personnel visiting more than 15 locations.
1000 Words: Harry and Ronnie
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The 28th Annual Cubs Convention kicks off Friday at a brand new location, the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. The event will welcome Starlin Castro, Anthony Rizzo, Jeff Samardzija, Darwin Barney, and more than 50 former, current and future Cubs.
This got us thinking about some of the greats who have graced past Conventions, like Harry and Ronnie. So who are you excited to see this year?
1000 Words: Happy birthday Alfonso Soriano
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Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano turned 37 years old today. The slugger has been with the organization since 2007, where he’s enjoyed his fair share of success. Spending most of 2012 in the heart of the order, the righty hit .262 with 33 home runs and a career-high 108 RBI. He even received a few MVP votes for his solid play. In six years on the North Side, Soriano has hit .265/.320/.499 (AVG/OBP/SLG) with 164 home runs and 475 RBI.
1000 Words: All eyes on Edwin
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The Cubs made right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson the first big free agent signing of the nascent Theo Epstein/Jed Hoyer era yesterday. Jackson, who has played for eight different teams in his 10-year big league career, said he was happy for the stability the four-year, $52 million contract will provide and optimistic about the Cubs’ future.
“It’s an organization that has upside,” Jackson said. “It’s just a matter of getting the right pieces in order and having everyone play on the same page. It’s definitely a team that can go out and win a lot of ballgames, regardless of what anyone says.”
1000 Words: Happy New Year!
(Illustration by Tim Souers)
Happy New Year to you and yours from Vine Line. Here’s to a great 2013!
1000 Words: Cubs family
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The year 2013 is almost here. Have a safe and happy New Year’s with the ones you love.
1000 Words: Get ready to celebrate
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New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. Celebrate safely and happily this year.
