While most of Chicago's sports fans were too preoccupied with Bears playoff mania to think about baseball, the Cubs hosted their annual convention at the Hilton Chicago last weekend. As in past years, Cubs fans had a chance to mingle, meet players and attend panels with the team's players and management. Fans also got a chance to check out the newest high profile additions, like first baseman Carlos Pena and starting pitcher Matt Garza, and hear from newly appointed manager Mike Quade. more ›

With the Ricketts family finally in charge of the team, fans at the 25th annual Cubs Convention anxiously awaited to hear the new ownership's plans for their beloved team as well as get a preview for the upcoming season from Jim Hendry, Lou Piniella and players in attendance. more ›