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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/26/2012

Content from deadspin.com Official MLB cap provider New Era's launched a series of ads titled "Chicago Vs. Chicago" in which popular character actors Nick Offerman and Craig Robinson argue over the merits of the Cubs versus the White Sox. This...

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/10/2012

Chris Volstad struggled on the mound ensuring the Cubs first NL Central loss

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/08/2012

The Cubs Sunday game against the Nationals was on the verge of ending in heartbreaking fashion. Holding a 4-1 lead with two outs in the ninth, making his first start as a part of the new-look rotation, Jeff Samarzija educed a slow roller from...

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/08/2012

The late inning duo of Kerry Wood and Carlos Marmol blew yet another great outing by a starter sealing the Cubs game two loss

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/07/2012

Opening day gave Cubbie fans a first look at the many new additions to the age-old Wrigley Field

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/06/2012

So much offseason hype was deflated with the Cubs opening day loss

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By Matthew Osborne @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/06/2012

Although starter Ryan Dempster threw a gem for the Chicago Cubs on Opening Days, the Cubs lost to the Washington Nationals 2-1.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/04/2012

The writing staff of LetsTalkChicagoCubs takes their picks on the 2012 season

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/03/2012

The same team, yet an entirely new look. Under Manager Dale Sveum, the 2012 Cubs team will be aggressive on the base paths for the first time in, well, ever.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 04/02/2012

While, yes, the Cubs released the opening day batting order but this does not mean all the off season questions are answered. In fact, many remain.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/31/2012

While neither Brett Jackson nor Anthony Rizzo will make the opening day roster this year, that doesnt mean we wont see them make an impact in 2012.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/30/2012

The Cubs front office met after Wednesdays game to make its final roster moves. Since then not all final announcements have been made, but much news has been released.

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By Matthew Osborne @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/30/2012

While the Cubs made many more subtractions rather than additions in the off-season, the Cubs have a potential third baseman in Josh Vitters that could be ready for the big show. The 2012 season may be Vitters' coming out party.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/28/2012

Entering the last week of spring training Welington Castillo and Steve Clevenger were in contention to win a roster-spot backing up Geovany Soto. Castillos power performance Tuesday looks as if it was enough to ensure him the spot

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/26/2012

Marlon Byrd has had a remarkable off-season, losing up to 40 pounds. With the weight loss, his numbers are sure to improve. However, it seems his days in Chicago are numbered.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/26/2012

David DeJesus entered camp as the clear front-runner to earn leadoff role honors. A lackluster spring has proved the lefty is perhaps not the cubs best option.

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By Sean Linstrom @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/26/2012

With the rock solid defense of Derrek Lee and Carlos Pena being a thing of the past, the age of stability at first has seemingly vanished. Departures of such players, however, have opened an opportunity for Bryan LaHair.

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By Sean Linstrom @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/25/2012

New depth has been added to the Chicago Cubs starting rotation for the 2012 season. The success of Paul Maholm, Jeff Samardzija, and Chris Volstad will greatly influence how the Cubs fare this year.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/24/2012

It seemed that most of the Cubs roster uncertainly was focused on the starting rotation that has since changed. The Cubs roster is beginning to cement but questions still linger in the pen due to recent injuries.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/24/2012

Jeff Samardzija let up more runs in his most recent outing than he had all spring. With the rotation far from set, many questions remain unanswered for the Cubs with spring winding down.

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/22/2012

The Theo Epstein era has begun and the century long curse remains in tact. Will the new franchise face end the drought? Why do you Believe going into the new year?

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/22/2012

The 2012 new-look Cubs have many new faces and questions on roster. How soon can the team compete?

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By Riley Blevins @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 03/22/2012

Cubs new President of Baseball Operations, Theo Epstein, did not make a blockbuster move this off-season or did he? Prospect Anthony Rizzo has much upside and promises to be the face of the future for the Cubs.

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By Taylor Denson @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 06/05/2011

Cubs' pitching has done nothing to stop slugger Albert Pujols

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By Taylor Denson @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 05/26/2011

Cubs show more inconsistency after their big win on Tuesday.

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By Taylor Denson @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 05/24/2011

The Cubs return to Wrigley Field for nine games starting on Tuesday night.

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By Taylor Denson @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 05/22/2011

The Cubs have had possibly the worst rotation in baseball this season.

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By Taylor Denson @ Let's Talk Chicago Cubs 05/21/2011

The Cubs fall to the Red Sox in their return to Fenway Park

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