Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011
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NoEpstein for Cubs
If the Red Sox don't win the American League wild card and miss their postseason for the second year in a row, it could cause them to make impulsive moves. One suych move could be letting Theo Epstein leave with a year left on his contract. Epstein and the owner John Henry would have to take emotion out of this decision. Epstein has yet to show interest in the Cubs GM vacancy. (Fox Sports)
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Cooper manages Sox's last games
With Ozzie Guillen in Spain, one of the game's best pitching coaches Don Cooper will be managing the last two games with first base coach Harold Baines as assistant. Joey Cora was told not to show up at U.S. Cellular Field for the final two games and will likely resume as Guillen's bench coach with the Florida Marlins. (Hardball Talk)
Could Zambrano join Ozzie in Miami?
It seems as though the Cubs will do anything to get rid of Carlos Zambrano. With Ozzie Guillen on his way to Florida,why not Zambrano as well? Guillen and Zambrano are off-field friends. Guillen has always supported Zambrano without hesitation through out the seasons. It's possible that Guillen could push the Marlins to take Zambrano. If the Marlins take Zambrano the Cubs might not get anything for him.(Hardball Talk)
Pierzynski is postseason analyst for Fox
White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski has accepted a job as Fox's pregame and postgame analyst for the American League Championship Series and World Series.(Chicago Tribune)
News
Good news for Persa
Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald said quarterback Dan Persa is supposed to return this weekend. Persa should be able to play against Illinois on Saturday. It 's not clear whether Persa will start nor how much playing time he will receive.(CollegeFootball Talk)
Fantasy football: Week 4
Bears Dane Sanzenbacher is a good receiver to pick up. There are a few receiver's that give off a vibe of promising excellence and Sanzebacher is among those. Seahawks' Sidney Rice, Lions' Titus Young and the Buffalo Bills defense. Bills' defense is pretty promising because they picked off four Tom Brady passes.(Chicago Tribune)
Kane and Hossa debut
Chicago Blackhawks offensive stars Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa will get a chance to play Wednesday night against Detroit Red Wings at the United Center.
While Kane was recovering from his surgery he missed four preseason games. Hossa arrived late to training camp due to the death of his close friend, Pavol Demitra, in the plane crash. Here's their chance to really get loose. Meantime, Patrick Sharp is doing well and recovering steadily from his emergency appendectomy surgery.(Chicago Tribune)
Super Bowl XLVIII logo
The potential logo for Super Bowl XLVIII has a snow flakebranded between New York and New Jersey. It's a possibility there willbe much snow in February, 2014. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said snowisn't such a bad idea because whatever is thrown at them, they'll beready.(ProoFootball Talk)