QUIET RIOT This year, Ryan Theriot has let his bat do the talking
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The July issue of Vine Line drills down to the core of Ryan Theriot, the Cubs' starting shortstop since 2007, to find out how he beat the odds. Learn about the challenges he faced along the way-including his short stature and struggles as a switch hitter in the minor leagues-and discover the elements of his game that were present even as a 5-year-old or in college. "Speak softly and carry a big stick" features exclusive perspectives from Theriot, his parents, his college coach and Cubs management.
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The Cubs have spotted their next class of minor-leaguers, selecting 50 players in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Vine Line features top pick Brett Jackson, an outfielder out of Cal, and provides insider scouting comments from Cubs scouts on the entire Top 10.
They're the most beloved team in Cubs history, the one that packed Wrigley Field with a then-record 1.67 million fans. "Cubs ViewPoint" examines the 1969 Cubs month by month with first-hand reflections and historic photos of the rise and fall of the team.
With 96 percent of his career plate appearances coming against right-handed pitchers, Randy Bush knows both the benefits and implications of platooning in baseball. "Leading Off" talks with the Cubs assistant general manager on his valuable, yet one-sided, career and how left/right has factored in to the construction of the 2009 Cubs.
Plus, Cubs beat writers gather around for a discussion on covering the team, our exclusive monthly Q&A with manger Lou Piniella, and an alumni update on classy outfielder Andre Dawson!
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