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MLB 9s: Chicago Cubs—Are Ernie Banks and Hack Wilson the Best Ever?

November 13, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Billy Williams, Fergie Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg, Ernie Banks. The Chicago Cubs have had some of the all-time greats run out onto Wrigley Field. While they haven't been to the World Series since 1945, there is more than enough talent in the Cubs' history to fill out a dream team twice over. From Rogers Hornsby to Derrek Lee, the Cubs have had incredible depth and production throughout their lineup. One question remains. Which Chicago Cub had the greatest ever offensive season at his position? Major League Baseball has been asking fans this question in an effort to choose each team's best ever collection of stars. ...

Downbeat Chicago Cubs Drop Opener to Arizona Diamondbacks, 12-3

October 2, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs were officially eliminated from the playoffs. On Friday, they went down without a whimper against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a lackluster effort in front of the Wrigley faithful.Having lost all hope of a wildcard berth just three days after missing out on the NL Central crown, the Cubbies looked like a team with nothing to play for when they were defeated 12-3 by the D-Backs behind right hander Billy Buckner.Arizona plated three runs in the first inning, a four-spot in the third and insurance runs in the sixth, seventh, and ninth to hand the Cubs ...

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