Hire Jim Essian

Samardzija up, Ascanio down. Yawn. ... Read More

Listen, potential Muskboxers. If Carrie has told you once, she's told you a MILLION times. If you're going to keep asking her the same stupid questions over and over and over again, she is going to have NO CHOICE but to publish said questions ad nauseum. So stop doing it unless you want your question answered! ... Read More

The idiot Cubs front office once again had a coaching opening, and once again didn't even bother to INTERVIEW Jim Essian for the job. Instead, the Cubs promoted Ryne Sandberg from the Class A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs, to the AA affiliate, the Tennessee Smokies. Some guy named Marty Pevey is now the manager of the Peoria Cubs. ... Read More

On Thursday, the Cubs sent left-hander Clay Rapada to the Detroit Tigers to complete the deal for outfielder Craig Monroe. They also sent outfielder Buck Coats to the Reds for a player to be named later. Though your average fan would not lament the loss of Rapada and Coats, the tweeners at the four-letter site are incensed. Some highlights: uggg....Did not want ... Read More

The Cubs have called up Matt Murton and Rocky Cherry from AAA Iowa. As always, as soon as HJE hears of the corresponding roster moves, we will let you know. I'm hoping for Cedeno to a pit of fire, and Eyre to the bottom of Lake Michigan. ... Read More

CHICAGO--In a move that surprised many Cubs fans in that it made sense, Cubs shortstop Ronny Cedeno and his .097 batting average were optioned to AAA Iowa on Sunday so that pitcher Angel Guzman could come up to join the team as its fifth starter. The move validates Hire Jim Essian's longtime stance that Ronny Cedeno has absolutely no value to ... Read More

CHICAGO--Cubs right handed fireballer Ryu was traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Tuesday for two minor leaguers, outfielder Andrew Lopez and right-hander Gregor Reinhard. Ryu: Traded to the Devil Rays Talks are still swirling around other Cubs prospects, including Chun-Li, Blanka, E. Honda, and Dhalsim. ... Read More

SOUTH BEND, Ind.--Former Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija, who was drafted by the Cubs last year, has decided to forgo his football career for a career pitching with the Cubs. Samardzija's Tommy John surgery has been scheduled for late August. ... Read More

CHICAGO--Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs may be interested in a veteran centerfield stopgap until 21-year-old prospect Felix Pie is ready to take over the position. A wooden bat. Also pictured: Felix Pie. Rosenthal says that the Cubs are pursuing Darrin Erstad and Steve Finley, and even suggests that Bernie Williams might be a good mentor for Pie. The combined ... Read More

CHICAGO--The Cubs invited 11 players to participate in Spring Training, including Pitchers Sean Gallagher, Ryan O'Malley, Carmen Pignatiello, Adam Harben and Randy Wells, catcher Jake Fox, second baseman Eric Patterson, No. 1 draft pick Tyler Colvin, and infielders Mike Kinkade and Casey McGehee, and outfielder Chris Walker. The invitation was sent via the popular electronic invitation program, Evite, and Fire Lou ... Read More