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Tyler Franz attends the University of Miami and writes for the school paper, The Miami Hurricane. He also has some experience working for the Tampa Tribune in Tampa, Florida. Franz played varsity basketball and tennis in high school.

Franz closely follows the Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers, Miami Hurricanes, Richmond Spiders, and all college basketball.

Franz enjoys playing basketball, ping-pong, and watching sports in his free time.

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CHICAGO - AUGUST 1: General Manager Jim Hendry of the Chicago Cubs checks the weather conditions during a rain delay in the National League game between the Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on August 1, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

If Cubs Want to Stop Woes, Jim Hendry Must Go

Published 5 months ago
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CHICAGO - APRIL 17: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 17, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

April Showers Bring May Flowers: Cubs Top Astros, Improve To 5-1 in May

Published 6 months ago
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 25: Chad Fox #44 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a photo during Spring Training Photo Day on February 25, 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Cubs Get on the Right Track, Send Jeff Samardzija to AAA and Call Up Chad Fox

Published 6 months ago
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CHICAGO - MAY 02: Ryan Theriot #2 of the Chicago Cubs hugs teammate Mike Fontenot #17 after a win over the Florida Marlins on May 2, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Marlins 6-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Flying Under the Radar: Why Ryan Theriot Is So Important to the Cubs

Published 6 months ago
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Bob Warja responded to a comment on Come To Think of It: Bears' Offensive Line Is Going To Get Jay Cutler Killed
Bob Warja responded to a comment on Come To Think of It: Bears' Offensive Line Is Going To Get Jay Cutler Killed
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Favorite Athletes

Aaron Rodgers, Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry, Reggie Miller, Mark DeRosa, Aramis Ramirez, Derrek Lee, Chris Paul
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Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers, Davidson Wildcats, Richmond Spiders
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Lou Piniella, Bob McKillop, Tony Dungy
All Time Sports Moment

The Shot
Most Memorable Game Attended

My first game at Lambeau field and watching Davidson in the first two rounds and the elite eight in the 2008 NCAA Tournament
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Favre's consecutive start streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Anyone but Favre
Jordan or Russell?

JORDAN
Federer or Sampras?

Federer is the best of all time
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger is also the best of all time
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC

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by Ryan
5 months ago

I wrote up an article you might enjoy. I put a lot of research into it, so I'd love for you to check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197101-the-13-best-sports-innovations-taken-for-granted
by Ryan
5 months ago

I wrote an article about how the history of the NFL has been shaped via trades, and I would love for you to check it out and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195288-top-10-nfl-history-changing-trades
by Mike
5 months ago

Missing Shawn Green, PLZ let me know what you think

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/192961-starting-to-miss-shawn-green
by TAB
5 months ago

Nice piece on Hendry, and welcome to the bandwagon. Where do I begin agreeing with you?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122973-jim-hendry-the-worst-winter-in-baseball

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/136074-ranking-chicagos-general-managers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139751-are-the-chicago-cubs-becoming-the-1990s-atlanta-braves

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155101-breaking-news-milton-bradley-leaves-game-hurt-anyone-surprised

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155243-kevin-gregg-chicagos-new-rod-beck-or-latroy-hawkins

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/157292-milton-bradley-changed-man-looks-the-same

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/161183-milton-bradley-confirms-initial-prognosis-his-signing-was-a-mistake

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165540-memo-to-jim-hendry-this-is-your-fault

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167823-the-chicago-cubs-a-lesson-in-talent-mismanagement

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172609-chicago-cubs-gm-jim-hendry-clueless

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177225-jim-hendrys-history-as-general-manager-of-the-chicago-cubs

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180924-memo-to-jim-hendry-time-to-grow-up-and-act-like-kenny-williams

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183863-chicago-cubs-winter-of-lies-a-better-bullpen-and-more-balanced-offense

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184878-jim-hendrys-mistakes-what-i-would-have-done
by Ryan
5 months ago

Sorry for the clogging again, but I thought you would enjoy it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189493-2009-nba-mock-draft-lottery-movie-character-edition
by Ryan
5 months ago

Hey man, as a Chicago fan I thought you might enjoy this. Take look if you'd like!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186711-how-the-chicago-blackhawks-made-a-grown-man-cry
by Griffin
5 months ago

Hey Tyler,

The All Star game isn't until July, but if it were to happen now, who would the starters be? A lot could change between now and then, but I'd like to recognize some of the top performers in the early goings. I'd love to hear your opinion on my choices, thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176672-if-the-all-star-game-were-to-happen-now-these-would-be-your-guys

-Griffin
by Paul
5 months ago

Tyler-
Please check out my slide show on some of the best Knuckleballers of all time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175021-the-best-knuckleballers-of-all-time
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

Hey Tyler,

Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Bob
6 months ago

I decided to view MLB with rose colored glasses for a change. Feel free to offer any names I may have inadvertently omitted. I would love your input.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173969-come-to-think-of-it-young-players-mending-mlbs-post-steroid-reputation
by Isaac
6 months ago

Like many, I am participating in the CBS Sports challenge. I started by writing about the Ravens positional battles. Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170591-ravens-positional-battles-that-could-shape-2009-season
by Bob
6 months ago

Tyler,
I am sending some questions to the top Cubs writers in an attempt to do an April "state of the Cubs" address. I'd appreciate it if you would participate. If you agree, please send answers, along with any explanation/rationale to my e-mail address @ rememberthecoop@yahoo.com by Wednesday, May 6th.

Thanks and here are the questions.

1. Who is the April MVP of the Cubs and why?

2. Who is the most disappointing Cub so far and why?

3. What is the top area of need for the Cubs right now (starting pitching, relief pitching, hitting, defense)?

4. What changes, if any, would you make at this time? At the trade deadline?

5. Give me your impressions of GM Jim Hendry (in how he assembled this club) and the job that manager Lou Piniella is doing

6. Your prediction for the season (win the division, win one round of playoffs, go to World Series, win World Series, not make the playoffs).

Bob
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Tyler,

Lou Gehrig has somehow been forgotten amongst the game’s immortals, even though he was possibly even more of a reason for the success of Ruth’s 1927 Yankees. Read about the quiet, forgotten leader of “Murderer’s Row,” Henry Lou Gehrig.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167924-lou-gehrig-remembering-the-quiet-forgotten-leader-of-murderers-row?just_published=1

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Paul
6 months ago

Tyler-
My latest article is a bit personal- seeing Wrigley Field through new eyes. Check it out when you have a chance. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159639-the-story-of-a-smile-at-wrigley-field
by Bob
6 months ago

Tyler, we certainly need bullpen help but it's going to have to come from within and our best bet may be Chad Fox, though I almost hate to see him again. If his arm doesn't fall off, he has experience and is pitching well at Iowa right now. Another guy looking good is Jason Waddell.

But the time to improve the pen really was in the winter and that's one area where Jim Hendry didn't really do us any favors. Gregg is serviceable but will drive you crazy because he doesn't really have an out pitch. And why we didn't go out and get a lefty is puzzling since there were a few out there who signed rather cheaply (except Affeldt who signed for $4M per).

I do know that Lou has no confidence in Guzman or Cotts right now and I don't blame them.

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Flying Under the Radar: Why Ryan Theriot Is So Important to the Cubs

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