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New 'Cub Way' beginning in Arizona
Gene WojciechowskiMESA, Ariz. -- In case you're wondering if Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein already has his "Reverse the Curse" game face on, well, he does. On Saturday -- one day before Cubs pitchers and catchers begin their first official workout, five days ...
Blog | February 18, 2012 -
MLB -- Theo Epstein sets tone with 'The Cub Way'
Gene WojciechowskiTheo Epstein kept a straight face at Cubs camp Saturday. That's because he's serious about doing things "The Cub Way" to reverse the curse in Chicago.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2012 -
Woj: Santo's election shamefully late
Gene WojciechowskiThirty-two heartbreaking and unnecessary years. That's how long it took for Ron Santo to be elected -- finally -- to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Santo had toupees older than that. He might not have been a first-ballot candidate, but he su...
Blog | December 06, 2011 -
Ron Santo's election into Hall of Fame is shamefully late
Gene WojciechowskiRon Santo's posthumous election into baseball's Hall of Fame is shamefully late.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2011 -
2011 World Series: Free agency clock already ticking on Albert Pu...
Gene WojciechowskiThe Cardinals should celebrate their World Series victory, because they'll soon have to focus on the business of re-signing the face of their franchise, Albert Pujols.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2011 -
2011 World Series -- Game 6 defines what baseball history looks l...
Gene WojciechowskiWhat does baseball history look like? Like the Cardinals' amazing 11th-inning Game 6 victory, one that has turned the series into a true fall classic.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2011 -
2011 World Series -- Jon Daniels' story has movie possibilities
Gene WojciechowskiIt's not "Moneyball," but Rangers GM Jon Daniels has made several successful moves to put his team on the brink of its first World Series title.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2011 -
2011 World Series -- La Russa, blown opportunities fail Cards in ...
Gene WojciechowskiTony La Russa and the Cardinals only have themselves to blame after their comedy of errors and blown chances cost them Game 5, and maybe the series.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2011 -
2011 World Series: A schizophrenic World Series
Gene WojciechowskiJust when you think you've got it all figured out, Derek Holland nearly throws a complete-game shutout and Texas evens the World Series at two games apiece.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2011 -
2011 World Series -- Albert Pujols' message powerfully delivered
Gene WojciechowskiWhile he skipped out on the media after Game 2, Albert Pujols answered every question and more with a historic three-homer night in Game 3.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2011 -
2011 World Series: Hurting Josh Hamilton gives Texas Rangers a li...
Gene WojciechowskiJosh Hamilton, his power sapped by a groin strain, saved his best swing for his last at-bat in Game 2. His ninth-inning sacrifice fly helped the Rangers slip past the Cardinals, 2-1, and even the series at one game apiece.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2011 -
2011 World Series: Sanity finally returns to the MLB postseason
Gene WojciechowskiAfter a high-scoring LCS round, the postseason finally returned to normalcy in Game 1, a low-scoring affair in which the little things made the difference for the Cardinals.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2011 -
Ways to make the World Series better
Gene WojciechowskiIt used to be known as the Fall Classic, back when people paid attention to it. Now? The World Series is fast becoming an afterthought in the sports landscape. But we can fix that!
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2011 -
Hard questions for Theo Epstein in Chicago before Cubs fans can c...
Gene WojciechowskiIf he's after the tough questions with no easy answers, Theo Epstein has come to the right place: Wrigley Field. Remember, Cubs fans: Rome wasn't built in a day.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2011 -
Tough Chicago questions for Theo
Gene WojciechowskiIs it possible to have a ticker tape parade for a new general manager/cool executive title before he actually wins anything? If so, start preparing Michigan Avenue for the arrival of Theo Epstein. Don't get me wrong -- Epstein could be a terrific ...
Blog | October 12, 2011 -
Our nominations for genius grants from the world of sports
Gene WojciechowskiThe MacArthur Foundation awarded its "Genius Grants" again last month. And again, sports got the shaft. How could they overlook the brilliance in our world? Our nominations include ...
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2011