One of the oldest franchises in baseball, the Chicago Cubs have earned a reputation as loveable losers. Having failed to win a World Series since 1908, the Cubs still manage to sell out their games on a nightly basis because of their beautiful ballpark and the die-hard loyalty of their fans.
At least three groups submitted offers on Monday to the Tribune Company in the latest round of bidding for the Chicago Cubs baseball team, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the process.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:19:43 GMTAlthough obtaining a starting pitcher is not the top priority of the Cubs, general manager Jim Hendry won't give up on getting right-hander Jake Peavy from the Padres.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:14 GMTAt least three groups submitted offers on Monday to Tribune Co in the latest round of bidding for the Chicago Cubs baseball team, two sources familiar with the process said on Monday.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:27:00 GMTCHICAGO — Interest in buying the Chicago Cubs remains healthy despite the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. At least three prospective buyers submitted second round bids to Tribune Co. for the team by the Thanksgiving deadline, according to sources involved in the sales process. | MLB page
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:05:18 GMTA summer visit to Wrigley Field to watch the Chicago Cubs play has inspired a 7-year-old Crete boy to create an award-winning hamburger recipe that may find itself on the menu at Red Robin restaurants.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:30:39 GMT
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The Cubs are said to be plagued by the Curse Of The Billy Goat, baseball's second most well-known curse. The story says that the owner of the Billy Goat Tavern wanted to bring his goat into Wrigley Field, but was turned away. He apparently put a hex on the team.
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