Tyler Franz Article Archive

B/R Articles

If Cubs Want to Stop Woes, Jim Hendry Must Go

I've always been a Jim Hendry fan. He took risks when appropriate, liked to utilize a combination of farm-team talent and veteran-free agents, and knew what it took to compile a winning roster...

Written by Tyler Franz about 5 months ago 241 reads 8 comments
April Showers Bring May Flowers: Cubs Top Astros, Improve To 5-1 in May

Maybe, just maybe, the Cubs are back to their winning ways for good. On a warm Houston night with the roof open, the Cubs got their fifth win in the young month of May and have won every game ...

Written by Tyler Franz about 6 months ago 65 reads 2 comments
Cubs Get on the Right Track, Send Jeff Samardzija to AAA and Call Up Chad Fox

On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs optioned pitcher Jeff Samardzija to AAA Iowa and called up 38-year old reliever Chad Fox. Fox is a journeyman veteran who has a career 3.60 ERA in 217 games...

Written by Tyler Franz about 6 months ago 152 reads 2 comments
Flying Under the Radar: Why Ryan Theriot Is So Important to the Cubs

When people think of the Chicago Cubs' possible team MVPs, many names come to mind: Derrek Lee, Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, and even Geovany Soto are all valid candidates for the most valuable Cub...

Written by Tyler Franz about 7 months ago 88 reads 1 comments
The Chicago Cubs April Bleacher Report Card

Following up on the season preview article, let's take a look at how the have Cubs fared so far. Chicago got out to a strong start but has struggled the last few weeks of April...

Written by Tyler Franz about 7 months ago 202 reads 0 comments
Chicago Cubs Should Keep Milton Bradley On Short Leash

The Chicago Cubs knew exactly what they were getting into when they signed OF Milton Bradley to a three-year deal: The arguments with umpires, countless injuries, and absolute quotable gems that Bradley gives out like food stamps to the media...

Written by Tyler Franz about 7 months ago 329 reads 38 comments
Add One More Bull to The Pen: Cubs Should Call Up Jeff Samardzija Now

It's only been a week, but six games into the season, the Chicago Cubs' Achilles heel thus far has unquestionably been the bullpen...

Written by Tyler Franz about 7 months ago 333 reads 13 comments
How Things Stand: The Official Bleacher Report Chicago Cubs Season Preview

As Spring Training (finally) comes to a close and the 2009 regular season is upon us, let's take a look at how the Cubs stand at each position going into the season...

Written by Tyler Franz about 7 months ago 199 reads 4 comments
QB Jay Cutler Traded To The Chicago Bears

On Thursday afternoon, the Broncos traded QB Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears for two first round draft picks, one in 2009 and one in 2010, and quarterback Kyle Orton...

Written by Tyler Franz about 8 months ago 88 reads 4 comments
Seth Curry to Transfer to Duke

Liberty star and brother of Davidson's Stephen Curry, Seth, will transfer to play for Coach K and the Blue Devils. Seth Curry will sit out the 2009-2010 season and be eligible as a 2010-11 third-year sophomore...

Written by Tyler Franz about 8 months ago 666 reads 6 comments
Cubs Management Fails Again, Picks Kevin Gregg as Closer

On Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Tribune reported that Lou Piniella has named Kevin Gregg as the closer for 2009. For two years, Marmol has been lights out in the setup role and looked like a shoo-in for the Cubs closer role in the future...

Written by Tyler Franz about 8 months ago 170 reads 11 comments
Make March Madder: Abolish Conference Tournaments

There are many theories as to how to make the NCAA tournament's selection process more fair and aimed at the true best teams in the country. These ideas range from expanding the tournament field to banning mid-major teams outright...

Written by Tyler Franz about 8 months ago 49 reads 4 comments
Derrek Lee Hurts Himself, Cubs, and Country By Declining Team USA Invitation

When Derrek Lee declined Team USA's second invitation to join the team, this time as a starter in the semifinals, he not only hurt Team USA, but his career and the Cubs as well. Lee has been struggling throughout Spring Training, hitting only ...

Written by Tyler Franz about 8 months ago 177 reads 11 comments
Derrek Lee Declines WBC Invitation

On Thursday, Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee declined the invitation to fill in at first base for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic...

Written by Tyler Franz about 8 months ago 58 reads 1 comments
Kosuke Fukudome Vs. Reed Johnson: The Showdown For Center

As Spring Training is well under way, let's take a look at one of the Cubs' key position battles between outfielders Kosuke Fukudome and Reed Johnson...

Written by Tyler Franz about 8 months ago 125 reads 4 comments
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Acquire Kellen Winslow

Only two days after releasing fan favorites Derrick Brooks and Warrick Dunn, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already begun their rebuilding process, trading undisclosed draft picks in exchange for Cleveland's Kellen Winslow...

Written by Tyler Franz about 9 months ago 65 reads 0 comments
Memo to Cubs Fans: Wake Up and Smell DeRosas (or Lack Thereof)

On a day when Cubs fans across the nation rejoiced in the return of America’s pastime, the Cubs win and Hoffpauir’s grand slam were overshadowed by a former friend...

Written by Tyler Franz about 9 months ago 180 reads 5 comments
Green Bay Packers' Week Seven Positional Grades Vs. Colts

Packers' Week Seven Positional Grades Here’s how the Packers stacked up against the Colts in their Week Seven victory. We've also included season grades overall and what the season grades were prior to this week...

Written by Tyler Franz about about 1 year ago 230 reads 1 comments
Green Bay Packers' Positional Grades at the Trade Deadline

Packers' Trade Deadline Grades Here is a look at how the Green Bay Packers performed throughout the first six weeks of the season. OFFENSE Quarterback: A- The Breakdown: Aaron Rodgers has been phenomenal...

Written by Tyler Franz about about 1 year ago 524 reads 8 comments
Packers' Victory Over Seattle More Than Just a Win: The Pack Is Back

Even though they faced third-string QB Charlie Frye, the Packers’ win over the Seahawks was a resounding one that made a statement to the rest of the league: the Pack is back...

Written by Tyler Franz about about 1 year ago 278 reads 1 comments
Rich Harden Back With Cubs in 2009

The Chicago Cubs announced that they will pick up Rich Harden’s contract option, worth $7 million, for the 2009 season...

Written by Tyler Franz about about 1 year ago 929 reads 1 comments
Despite Powerful Lineup, Cubs Must Rebuild

100 years and counting. For Cubs fans, the almost cliché phrase “wait ‘til next year” is getting old fast. How, we wonder, does a team that had the best record in the N...

Written by Tyler Franz about about 1 year ago 271 reads 4 comments

<form action="/accounts/create_from_facebook" class="new_facebook_user" id="new_facebook_user" method="post">	<input id="facebook_user_proxied_email" name="facebook_user[proxied_email]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[profile_pic]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_facebook_id" name="facebook_user[facebook_id]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_url" name="facebook_user[profile_url]" type="hidden" />
	<ul>
					<li class="fb-question">
				<div class="input">
											<div id="facebook_placebo_submit">
							<img src="/images/shared/submit.png" />
						</div>
										<div class="fb-first-name" id="fb-email">
						<p><strong>Email Address</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_email" name="facebook_user[email]" size="30" type="text" />
						<img alt="Small" id="facebook_email_indicator" src="http://assets3.bleacherreport.com/images/shared/spinners/small.gif?1259188455" style="display:none" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
				<div class="input" id="facebook_password_container" style="display:none">
					<div class="fb-first-name notice">
						<p>This email address matches an existing user profile. Please enter your password to connect your accounts.</p>
						<p><strong>Password</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_password" name="facebook_user[password]" size="30" type="password" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
				<div id="facebook_questions" style="display:none">
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_full_name_container">
				<p class="question">
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Use your full name <strong class="full_name"></strong> on Bleacher Report?</label>
					<br />
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_full_name" name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Yes</label>
				</p>
				<div class="input full-name-edit" style="display:none">
					<p>Edit your name for Bleacher Report:</p>
					<div class="fb-first-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_first_name">First Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_first_name" name="facebook_user[first_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
	
					<div class="fb-last-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_last_name">Last Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_last_name" name="facebook_user[last_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question">
					<img src="/images/default-user-icon-medium.png" class="profile_pic" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Do you want to use your Facebook profile picture on Bleacher Report?</label>
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_interested_in_writing_container">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Are you interested in covering your favorite teams and sports?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input id="facebook_user_interested_in_writing" name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Do you want to share your Bleacher Report activity in your Facebook activity feed?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity" name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Yes</label>
					
					<br />
					<a href="#" id="share_facebook_activity_advanced_link">Advanced Sharing Options</a>
				</p>
				<p id="share_facebook_activity_advanced" style="display:none">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing" name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing">When I write a new article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_comment" name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_comment">When I post a comment</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_like" name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_like">When I like an article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote" name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote">When I vote on a poll</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_fan" name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_fan">When I become a fan of another member</label>
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Become fans of your Facebook friends connected to Bleacher Report?</label></p>
				<p class="options">			
					<input name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_fan_friends" name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li>
				<a id="facebook_connect_submit"><img src="/images/shared/submit.png" /></a>
			</li>
		</div>
	</ul>
</form>

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Already have an account? Log in now » As a member you can get the latest on your favorite teams, post comments, write your own articles, and much more.

Join Bleacher Report

You must register in order for that functionality to work!

Sign up through Facebook

Follow your Facebook friends on Bleacher Report
Share your articles, comments, and more with friends

Great, , you're signed up!

i.e. San Francisco Giants, SEC Football, NFL, Golf

Selected Tags:

Yes, I'd like to receive an email newsletter for the topics I selected.

Tyler Franz Article Archive

If Cubs Want to Stop Woes, Jim Hendry Must Go

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

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

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

The Chicago Cubs April Bleacher Report Card

Chicago Cubs Should Keep Milton Bradley On Short Leash

Add One More Bull to The Pen: Cubs Should Call Up Jeff Samardzija Now

How Things Stand: The Official Bleacher Report Chicago Cubs Season Preview

QB Jay Cutler Traded To The Chicago Bears

Seth Curry to Transfer to Duke

Cubs Management Fails Again, Picks Kevin Gregg as Closer

Make March Madder: Abolish Conference Tournaments

Derrek Lee Hurts Himself, Cubs, and Country By Declining Team USA Invitation

Derrek Lee Declines WBC Invitation

Kosuke Fukudome Vs. Reed Johnson: The Showdown For Center

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Acquire Kellen Winslow

Memo to Cubs Fans: Wake Up and Smell DeRosas (or Lack Thereof)

Green Bay Packers' Week Seven Positional Grades Vs. Colts

Green Bay Packers' Positional Grades at the Trade Deadline

Packers' Victory Over Seattle More Than Just a Win: The Pack Is Back

Rich Harden Back With Cubs in 2009

Despite Powerful Lineup, Cubs Must Rebuild

About B/R

Writing for B/R

Explore B/R

Popular Topics