Cubbies Crib: Morning Marquee 10/24

The Chicago Cubs managerial search is on hold – at least publicly – as they wait out the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. Cubs’ prospects Albert Almora (No. 2) and Kris Bryant (No. 4) continue to turn heads in the Arizona Fall League while right-hander C.J. Edwards (No. 11) was named a 2013 Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday night showcased dominate pitching by Red Sox Jon Lester, Cardinals’ defensive mishaps, and a reserve call at second base that would led to a three-run second inning in a 8-1 Red Sox win. Cardinals’ Carlos Beltran crashed into the outfield wall in right (similar to Torri Hunter’s play in the Game 2 of the ALCS) and robbed Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz of a grand slam but went to a nearby hospital to be treated for bruised ribs.

Chicago Tribune: Reversed World Series call ignites debate

CSN Chicago: State of the Cubs: Help wanted and a $1.32 billion valuation

MiLB.com: Edwards takes different route to MiLBY

Cubs.com: Top pick Bryant has drive to improve and excel

Cubs Den: Building the Cubs for 2014 without big time free agents or trades

Chicago Sun-Times: Search for Cubs’ skipper no clearer

Daily Herald: Cubs need to plug in a batterymate as manager

ESPN Chicago: Almora, Bryant turn heads in Fall League

Redbird Rants: PostCards: Mike Matheny talks after World Series Game 1

BoSox Injection: Buchholz, Peavy To Swap Games Three And Four Of World Series

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