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What would Len Kasper do as commissioner? May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Some good, some bad for Cubs May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
No manager ever totally relaxes, but Dale Sveum and his Cubs coaching staff have had to constantly be on their toes dealing with a bullpen in flux and an offense that has hit with nobody on, but for some reason hasn’t come through enough with men on base. In this week's column, Len Kasper breaks down the hits and misses so far this season.
Big thoughts on baseball’s small sample size Apr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
While what happens in April is important, it's just one month of a very long baseball season. And as Len Kasper explains, there's a little bit of thought behind the popular phrase "small sample size." Just ask the Dodgers and the Blue Jays.
Kasper: Soriano a good example for all Cubs Apr 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Len Kasper knows it's not the easiest thing to handle all there is to being a Cub, and if anybody has it figured out, Alfonso Soriano might be the best example.
New Cubs TV broadcast partner fits in nicely Apr 14, 2013 12:00 AM
While Len Kasper says its not fair to compare Jim Deshaies to former broadcast partner Bob Brenly, he also knows they have many qualities in common and both bring a unique perspective to the job.
Kasper: Something special about Wrigley Field Apr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
From a purely selfish standpoint, Len Kasper is very excited for the Cubs to get moving on their plans to ensure the future of Wrigley Field, that most special of ballparks, for generations to come.
In Year 2, Cubs rebuilding plan moves forward Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
In many ways, Len Kasper anticipates this Cubs season much like last year, although we know a lot more now than we did then. Check out his outlook for the 2013 season in today's column for the Daily Herald by the Cubs broadcaster.
Looking back on Cubs’ highlights and struggles Oct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
In his final column of this baseball season for the Daily Herald, Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper reviews the highlights and lowlights of the season, and offers his perspective on some postseason awards.
Cubs will continue to add more pitching Sep 30, 2012 12:00 AM
The Cubs' biggest hole is the overall lack of pitching depth in the organization. I know the Cubs have made it their top priority to stock the system with as many young power arms as possible. Moving forward, they will need to continue to add as much pitching as possible. There’s still a ton of work to do, but after another draft or two, hopefully we will see a pipeline of big-league prospects throughout the chain.
Cubs have plenty to accomplish in closing stretch Sep 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Len Kasper takes a closer look at the individual goals the Cubs can accomplish as they try to avoid the 100-loss mark, plus he weighs in on Melky Cabrera situation and shares his thoughts on whether a wild-card team can be a serious contender to win the World Series.
Positives are there for Cubs’ future Sep 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Jorge Soler showed a quick, very powerful swing in his batting practice session at Wrigley Field. Soler has the build and swing of a power hitter, something the Cubs definitely could use down the road.
Baseball success can be fleeting Sep 9, 2012 12:00 AM
It's interesting to look back at what GM Jim Hendry did following the 2008 Cubs season. For the second consecutive year, the Cubs flopped in the playoffs, so he clearly was trying to tweak the makeup a bit. In the end, it didn't work out, which might speak to how fickle October baseball can be. Three bad days can unfortunately negate a great six months.
A lot of upside to Cubs with the new deal with Castro Sep 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Len Kasper isn't the only baseball expert who likes the seven-year deal that the Cubs signed with shortstop Starlin Castro. He explains why in this week's column on the Cubs, and he shares his thoughts on the Washington Nationals and argues for a different approach to expanded rosters.
Kasper: Lovable losers? Not so fast Aug 26, 2012 12:00 AM
While the Cubs have been called The Lovable Losers, it's a bit of a misnomer. We all know they haven't won the World Series since 1908, but this has been a winning franchise. In fact, only five teams all-time — the Yankees, Giants, Dodgers, Cardinals and Red Sox — have a better winning percentage.
While tough to see, change for Cubs was inevitable Aug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Kasper: It's always a surprise when you hear about long-tenured, well-respected members of the organization being dismissed. Oneri Fleita, the Cubs VP of player personnel, and Chuck Wasserstrom, manager of baseball information, had been in the organization for a long time.
Tough recognizing the Cubs these days Aug 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Most of the Cubs' call-ups are guys I've seen at one point or another in spring training, but occasionally, a player will slip through the cracks like Brooks Raley. Prior to his debut in San Diego, if he had walked right up to me on the street, I would have had no idea who he was.
Kasper: Looking back on busy Cubs week Aug 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The Cubs got a lot at the trade deadline, but could have gotten more. Of the four players they dealt, only Paul Maholm was a guy you could have realistically projected as being a part of this thing over the next few years.
Dempster exercised his rights ... and must deal with backlash Jul 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Kasper: Many arguments support Santo’s spot in Hall Jul 22, 2012 12:00 AM
As I checked the front page of Baseball-Reference.com the other day, Ron Santo's career was encapsulated nicely: a nine-time all-star and five-time Gold Glover, he hit 342 home runs (many of which came during a pitcher-tilted era), played in the eighth-most games among all third basemen and put up 67 Wins Above Replacement, good for 93rd all time.
Cubs will expect impact players in any trade deal Jul 15, 2012 12:00 AM
In his weekly Cubs column, Len Kasper examines the trade winds swirling around the Cubs and offers his assessment of Ryan Dempster's impact as a Cub. He also offers some insight on the job manager Dale Sveum has done.