Why The Cubs Need Ryno

I know that everyone’s probably already talked this to death.. but here at Camp Shelby, I’m a few weeks behind the real world.. I know what’s going on in the real world, but my reaction time is a little slow.. That said, this is why I think the Cubs need Mr. Sandberg.
1.  We need a [...]

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Podcast 2.16 – Media Session with Aramis Ramirez in Peoria

Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez talks to reporters after his first of two rehab games with the Peoria Chiefs against the Quad Cities River Bandits on June 19, 2010. Ramirez was rehabbing a sore left thumb.  This is a contribution from Ivy Envy guest, Matt Veto.

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Ronny Morla – Ivy Envy’s Favorite Minor Leaguer

Godspeed Nick Struck. Godspeed!

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05/21/10: Cubs Jr. vs. Cardinals Jr. at Modern Woodmen Park

I just got back from our IvyEnvy Cubs Jr. / Cardinals Jr. meet-up at Modern Woodmen Park.
We all had a great time tonight. If you’ve never been to MWP, I can tell you that it is an excellent experience. We watched the Peoria Chiefs get completely crushed by the Quad City [...]

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Details for Friday Night’s Meet-Up at Modern Woodmen Park

Some of us from Ivy Envy will be going to Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, IA to watch the Peoria Chiefs (Cubs Single-A affiliate) play the Quad Cities River Bandits (Cardinals Single-A affiliate) this Friday evening.
We can meet-up down on the Picnic Plaza area before the game.  That is right along the Chiefs’ bullpen and [...]

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Almost live account of Ted Lilly’s rehab start with the Peoria Chiefs

Due to issues with my blackberry this is not a live blog.  The following is my account of Lilly’s rehab start this evening against the Burlington Bees.  I’m not Vin Scully and I’ve had a few drafts so please excuse any errors.
Lilly walks the first batter of the evening on four pitches.  The runner steals second [...]

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Jeff Samardzija is not being given a chance to succeed.

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Jeff Samardzija has “earned” a spot in the bullpen to start the 2010 campaign for the Cubs. I had hoped to see Samardzija start in Iowa, and the move to have him up with the Cubs is just another step towards an inevitable ugly ending with Cubs fans. If you have been reading [...]

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Ryne Sandberg named manager of Iowa Cubs

Though the only news I’d really like to hear from the Cubs right now would be a trade sending Milton Bradley out of town, I was happy to hear that Ryne Sandberg will be managing the Iowa Cubs next year.  Des Moines is only about 2 1/2 hours from Ivy Envy headquarters and I expect [...]

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Podcast #20 – 8/29/09

We discuss Milton Bradley and talk about the Cubs minor league system in an interview with Matt from Wrigley Bound.  You’ll have to excuse some of the background noise.  Our neighbors were having a new roof put on their house.  That noise proves that yes, we actually do record outside.
Those present:  Corey, Andy, Kurt and [...]

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Live-blogging from Zambrano’s rehab start in Peoria.

3:19:15 PM: About to make the 90 mile trip to Peoria. Heading down with fellow #Cubs fan and friend of the blog, Ian.
5:44:24 PM: 10th row is really 5th row. Right on top of the away dugout. I’m sure the guys in green can admit Peoria smells better than Clinton.
5:56:22 PM: Since [...]

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