Len Kasper
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In Year 2, Cubs rebuilding plan moves forwardApr 01, 2013 5:15 am - The Cubs embark on their 138th National League season today, amid tempered optimism coming off a 101-loss transition year. Theo Epstein's “parallel fronts” view of the o...
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Looking back on Cubs' highlights and strugglesOct 08, 2012 1:15 pm - Q. Now that the Cubs' 2012 season is in the books, what were the biggest reasons for their 61-101 record? A. In the overall perspective it was the lack of a consistent o...
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Cubs will continue to add more pitchingSep 30, 2012 1:15 pm - Q. What are the big things you take out of this transition season for the Cubs? A. If you go back a calendar year, you think about all the guys who are no longer here — ...
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Cubs have plenty to accomplish in closing stretchSep 23, 2012 3:15 pm - Q. What’s left to accomplish for the Cubs with just over a week to go this season? A. Team-wise, avoiding that 100th loss is still the main goal. That hopefully will be ...
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Positives are there for Cubs’ futureSep 16, 2012 11:16 pm - Q. You got a quick look at outfield prospects Albert Almora and Jorge Soler last week. Thoughts? A. It’s way too early to tell, but Almora put up good numbers in a small...
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Baseball success can be fleetingSep 09, 2012 1:15 pm - Q. When you catch up with former members of the 2008 Cubs such as Mark DeRosa, is it weird to think just four years ago this team won 97 games? A. It is, but it also spe...
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A lot of upside to Cubs with the new deal with CastroSep 02, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. What’s your take on the Starlin Castro contract extension? A. I think the Cubs hit a home run. Yes, a seven-year commitment is a long one, but when you consider what...
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Kasper: Lovable losers? Not so fastAug 26, 2012 1:15 pm - Q. It’s starting to look like the Cubs are on their way to 100 losses. Is there any way to avoid it? A. Before I answer that question, a little history here, and it’s pr...
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While tough to see, change for Cubs was inevitableAug 20, 2012 1:45 am - Q. The big off-field news last week centered around the firing of some long-tenured people in the baseball department. Was this a surprise to you? A. It’s always a surpr...
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Tough recognizing the Cubs these daysAug 12, 2012 1:15 pm - Q: The Cubs’ roster has changed at warp speed over the past two weeks. Do you recognize all the guys in the clubhouse these days? A: Yes, a lot of coming and going latel...