BULLS, BUTLER & NEW YEARS CHEMISTRY at Cubsquest.com

Chicago, IL – Much of the conversation surrounding the Chicago Bulls of late has dealt with their perceived chemistry issues.

While it may be beneficial to explore why the Bulls win big games and lose others, the frustration of fans stems from the team’s potential to play with the best in the ...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS at Cubsquest.com

25 December:

Christmas comes but once a year, as the saying goes, and maybe for some that"s one time too much. For others, though, it is more than just a celebration of the Birth of Christ.

Historically speaking it"s not even His birthday; that would be sometime in March. He was a Pieces....
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CRAWFORD STEPPING UP FOR HAWKS at Cubsquest.com

TREVOR BLACK on the Hawks

Chicago, IL – The Chicago Blackhawks moved into second place, tied with St. Louis, in the Central Division thanks to a 4-3 overtime victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.

Chicago wrapped up the week with three wins and only one loss, affording them their f...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CUBSQUEST at Cubsquest.com

21 December:

As all Cub fans are now aware, Tom Ricketts, Theo Epstein and the Cubs have given all of their fandom a series of wonderful Christmas presents.

Yes, Hannukah gifts as well, too.

For Cubsquest, just getting rid of one particular player was gift enough. But to bring aboard...
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STARLIN CASTRO: A FAREWELL ESSAY at Cubsquest.com

17 December:

The dust has finally settled on the Starlin Castro era of the Chicago Cubs.

Now that he is in the rear view mirror, Cubsquest offers up a summary of the bottom line. This site has been one of the very few that has told you the unvarnished truth on his tenure here, devoid of...
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KANE STREAK ENDS at Cubsquest.com

Chicago, IL – And so the point streak ends at 26 games for Patrick Kane.

The record breaking streak got nearly halfway to the all-time record before being cut off by Semyon Varlamov and the Colorado Avalanche. It’s no surprise that Varlomov was the one to blank Kane, and the Hawks for that mat...
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HAWKS HOLDING OWN IN NHL NORRIS at Cubsquest.com

Chicago, IL – Two games, one opponent, two outcomes.

The Chicago Blackhawks’ last two contests have been against the Nashville Predators, one home and one away. Corey Crawford was a wall in the first game, stopping 36 or Nashville’s 37 shots en route to a 4-1 Hawks victory in Chica...
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CASTRO GONE. LACKEY, ZOBRIST AND HEYWARD ON. NEXT? at Cubsquest.com

12 December:

It was, by any standard, a big week for Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs.

Considering they won 97 games and went to the NLCS, it is still probably the best week the team ever had. The impact of these moves will reverberate for years.

Adding John Lackey was done to solidify...
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JASON HEYWARD A CUB: REPORTS at Cubsquest.com

11 December :

According to reports, and pushed by Gordon Wittemeyer of the Chicago Sun Times, free agent outfielder Jason Heyward has chosen the Cubs over the Cardinals and Nationals. This was as of 12:05 CDT.

Wittemeyer, who is still wearing the egg of the Castro trade (he assured...
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TREVOR BLOCK on the BULLS

Chicago, IL – The Chicago Bulls’ loss Monday to the Phoenix Suns echoed loudly through the halls of the Eastern Conference.

In a much more competitive East division this year, the Bulls are threatened by new, strong opponents. However, Chicago’s roster is spoiled w...
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BEN ZOBRIST: WHY HE"S A GREAT FIT at Cubsquest.com

9 December:

The Cubs have finally moved on from the Starlin Castro era.

For the last 5 years he has defined the team, for better, or (mostly) worse. His failings bolstered by the "3 time All Star" meme, which was never really anything more than PR spin. Ultimately, his removal now allows...
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CASTRO GONE; ZOBRIST IN- BIG DAY FOR CUBS at Cubsquest.com

8 December:

Starlin Castro was traded Tuesday evening to the New York Yankees for pitcher Andy Warren and infielder Brendan Ryan. This is pending a physical.

The Yankees will take on the remainder of Castro"s $38 million contract. This is only 24 hours after the Chicago media -we shall...
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WINTER MEETS BEGIN at Cubsquest.com

7 December:

On this day 74 years ago, the second single greatest terror attack was waged against the United States.

Japanese bombs and torpedoes killed 2,400 people that day. 9/11 delivered a deadlier total; almost 3,000. A week ago the third most deadly incident occurred in California,...
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WINTER MEETINGS: WHAT TO EXPECT at Cubsquest.com

3 December:

The snowflakes have fallen on the 2015 season, brilliant and fun as it was to behold.

But in baseball, like life, the operable phrase is "what have you done for me lately?" And pulling 97 wins out of basically nowhere sets notions in people"s minds. Many Cub fans will be...
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CUBS SPARED MISTAKES at Cubsquest.com

2 December:

There has been a lot of teeth gnashing and brow beating over the Cub front office and their reluctance to spend like drunken sailors on the free agent market. Pushed by a media machine that wants huge payouts for athletes, the fans are buying the notion that there is so much money...
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