Friday, January 9, 2009

Bring on the Convention, 2009 Spring Training Broadcast Schedule, Caravan Update

Happy Friday! The Cubs convention is only 1 week away! Finally, the off season is almost over. Harry Caray used to call the convention the unofficial Opening Day. WGN Radio has announced their coverage for the convention:

Friday Jan 16. 3-7: Steve Cochran will host live remote broadcast from Boulevard Room.
Saturday 4-6: David Kaplan hosts Sports Central at Convention (recorded on Fri. )
4-4:30- Lou Piniella and Larry Rothschild join Kap
4:30-5- Jim Hendry and Crane Kenney
5-5:30- Ted Lilly, Ryan Dempster, Reed Johnson, and Aaron Miles
5:30-6- Pat Hughes, Ron Santo, Len Kasper, and Bob Brenly

Segments that will be recorded for possible later broadcast and inclusion on the website:
"Meet Cubs Management" John Williams and Dave Eanet are joined by Lou Piniella, Jim Hendry, Randy Bush, and Crane Kenney
"Not for Women Only" Kathy and Judy are joined by Ryan Theriot, Jeff Samardzija, Sean Marshall, Reed Johnson, and Aaron Miles.
"Game Day Experience" Nick Digilio and Cory Provus are joined by Mike Fontenot, Joey Gathright, Kevin Hart, Koyie Hill, and Ted Lilly
"The Clubhouse Entertainers" Steve Cochran is joined by Ryan Dempster, Lee Smith, Ron Santo, and Randy Hundley.

If you're stuck in the house and have nothing to do or just can't wait until next weeks convention to hear some Cubs talk here are links to audio from segments from past Cubs Conventions:

Sports Centrals with Kap and Waddle:
2000
2001 Part 1
2001 Part 2
2002: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
2003: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
2004: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
2005: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
2006: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
2007: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
2008

Spike O'Dell's Yearly "Meet Cubs Management" Segment:
2002
2003
2004
Kathy and Judy's Yearly "Not for Women Only Segment"
John Williams Hosts...
Steve Cochran hosts...
There you have about 35 hours worth of past convention audio. That should keep you busy.
The Cubs have announced the list of players, coaches, broadcasters, and front office members that will be on the 2009 Cubs convention which is next Wednesday and Thursday.
Tour #1 features:
Lou Piniella (Mornings Only)
Bob Brenly (Wednesday Morning Only)
Jim Hendry (Thursday Only)
Len Kasper (Wednesday Only)
Dave Otto (Thursday Only)
Oneri Fleita (Wednesday Only)
Matt Sinatro
Lester Strode
Ivan DeJesus
Darwin Barney
Jeff Samardzija (Wednesday Afternoon Only)
Kevin Hart (Wednesday Morning Only)
Neal Cotts (Wednesday Only)
Micah Hoffpauir (Thursday Only)
Kevin Gregg (Thursday Only)
Felix Pie
Joey Gathright
Tour #2 features:
Randy Bush
Pat Hughes (Thursday Only)
Cory Provus (Wednesday Only)
Oneri Fleita (Thursday Only)
Larry Rothschild
Alan Trammell
Mike Quade
Gerald Perry (Thursday Only)
Brandon Guyer
Kevin Hart (except Wednesday morning)
Carlos Marmol
Kevin Gregg (Wednesday Only)
Jeff Samardzija (except Wednesday afternoon)
Sean Marshall.
And the Cubs have also announced the 2009 Spring Training Broadcast Schedule:

WGN Radio (11 Games):
Feb. 25 VS LAD
Feb. 26 VS Mil
March 4 VS CLE
March 6 VS LAD
March 14 VS LAA
March 16 VS Mil
March 20 VS SD
March 28 VS Col
April 4 VS NYY
WGN-TV (6 Games)
March 4 VS CWS
March 5 VS CWS
March 7 VS Mil
March 14 VS LAA
March 20 VS SD
March 27 VS CWS
CSN
March 22 VS Sea
March 30 VS KC
April 4 VS NYY
Well, That's it for now, I'll keep you posted

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