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The keys to Counsell's success as Cubs manager? Preparation, courage, connectionNov 18, 2023 12:00 am - David Ross was a good major-league manager. In his four seasons in the Cubs' dugout, Ross made one trip to the playoffs and twice had winning records. Ross was expected ...
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White Sox trade reliever Bummer to Braves for five players, two with local connectionsNov 16, 2023 12:00 am - Making his first trade as White Sox general manager late Thursday night, Chris Getz got a big haul from the Braves in exchange for relief pitcher Aaron Bummer. "Obviousl...
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Prospect Montgomery gives White Sox needed hope for the futureNov 16, 2023 12:00 am - For White Sox fans, it's been a series of gut punches. The first blow came early - a 7-21 start to last season that set the terrible tone. From there the clubhouse becam...
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After breaking the bank for Counsell, will Cubs' spending spree continue?Nov 14, 2023 12:00 am - If you do the math, it looks like everything is adding up for the Cubs. In 2019 they had the second-highest payroll in baseball at nearly $195 million. The year before, ...
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As new manager, Counsell focused on taking Cubs to next levelNov 13, 2023 12:00 am - After spending the last 17 years in his hometown with the Milwaukee Brewers as a player, special assistant to the general manager and manager, Craig Counsell seemingly h...
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O'Donnell: Benetti's sudden South Side farewell brings back memories of Jim DurhamNov 12, 2023 5:00 am - WHEN JASON BENETTI TOLD JERRY REINSDORF to take his White Sox TV job and shove it this week, somewhere the spirit of Jim Durham was chortling. Durham was the global-clas...
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Recent Cubs news should provide some clues for what's aheadNov 10, 2023 1:00 pm - The news has been flowing from 1060 West Addison this week. So to help set the table for an eventful offseason, here are some thoughts about what's happening in the land...
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GM meetings wrap: Getz doesn't like White Sox; Ohtani to Cubs?Nov 10, 2023 12:00 am - The general managers meetings are typically low-key affairs. Every year, they're held shortly after the World Series ends and they're designed to give decision-makers a ...
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Benetti bolts White Sox, joins Tigers' broadcast boothNov 09, 2023 12:00 am - The White Sox took another loss Thursday, this one in the TV booth. It's a big one. Play-by-play voice Jason Benetti, a lifelong Sox fan and Homewood-Flossmoor High Scho...
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After spending big on Counsell, will Cubs continue trend with roster?Nov 08, 2023 12:00 am - The Cubs made Craig Counsell the highest-paid manager in MLB history on Monday - by a wide margin. When his contract with the Brewers expired after the season, the Cubs ...