September 29, 2009 – 7:36 am
Carlos Zambrano pitched a brilliant two-hit shutout against the Giants last Friday and was then asked why he can’t pitch like that all of the time. Zambrano’s answer was a little surprising. In an article written by Paul Sullivan of the Tribune, Zambrano explained that he doesn’t always feel the way he felt on Friday. [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Atlanta Braves, Carlos Zambrano, Chipper Jones, Ken Griffey Jr, Kerry Wood, Lance Berkman, Randy Wells, Rich Harden, Ryan Dempster, San Francisco Giants, Sean Marshall, Seattle Mariners, Ted Lilly, Tim Bogar, Tom Gorzellany
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September 28, 2009 – 8:01 am
The Cubs lost the series finale against the Giants yesterday 5-1 (Why does the 1 look like it’s in a different font?). At the same time, Colorado beat St. Louis 4-3 to increase their Wildcard lead over the Cubs to 6.5 games with just seven games remaining in the season. I wouldn’t suggest investing in [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion
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Also tagged Alfonso Soriano, Andy MacPhail, Aramis Ramirez, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Geovany Soto, Jake Peavy, Jim Hendry, Kosuke Fukudome, Lou Piniella, Mark Buerhle, Michael Barrett, Mike Fontenot, Ozzie Guillen, Ryan Dempster, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Lilly, Tim Bogar
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September 11, 2009 – 7:55 am
In case you missed it, Cubs SS Andres Blanco made a spectacular play this past weekend on a ball hit by the Mets Jeff Francoeur. The fact that Blanco was able to field the ball at all was impressive, but his throw to first was just out of this world. My buddy Joe Posnanski (truthfully, [...]
September 9, 2009 – 7:27 am
The Cubs opened last night’s game in Pittsburgh with eight straight hits to tie a major league record. The start was a good omen as the baby bears went on to defeat the nasty old Pirates 9-4. Ryan Dempster got the victory, going 6.1 shaky, but effective innings. Aramis Ramirez, Geovany Soto, and Kosuke Fukudome [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Uncategorized
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Also tagged Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Atlanta Braves, Carlos Zambrano, Chone Figgins, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Derrek Lee, Florida Marlins, Geovany Soto, Jeff Baker, Kevin Hart, Kosuke Fukudome, Milton Bradley, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ryan Dempster, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants
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September 8, 2009 – 6:59 am
There’s nothing like beating a last place team to raise your spirits. The Cubs took care of business against the last place Pirates in Pittsburgh yesterday by a score of 4-2. Derrek Lee continued his hot hitting ways with two homeruns and three of the four Cubs RBI. Lee now has 31 homeruns on the [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary
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Also tagged Angel Guzman, Atlanta Braves, Carlos Marmol, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Derrek Lee, Florida Marlins, John Grabow, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ryan Dempster, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Ted Lilly, Zach Duke
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September 4, 2009 – 8:47 am
After winning two-out-of-three from the Astros, the Cubs dropped a one-game make-up game to the White Sox 5-0. Carlos Torres got the start for the Sox and shut the Cubs down over 7.0 innings. The dreadful Cubs could only manage five hits off the 27-year old rookie, who earned his first career victory. Alfonso Soriano [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion
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Also tagged AJ Pierzynski, Alfonso Soriano, Atlanta Braves, Bobby Parnell, Carlos Torres, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Derrek Lee, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Sam Fuld, San Francisco Giants
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September 1, 2009 – 6:35 am
As I was watching the Cubs lose to the Astros last night, it dawned on me that I forgot to mention in yesterday’s post that not only do the teams ahead of the Cubs in the Wildcard race have to lose, but the Cubs also have to win. My bad. Sorry for any confusion. Carry on… [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Aaron Heilman, Atlanta Braves, Barry Zito, Brandon Hynick, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Jim Thome, Jon Garland, Jonathan Sanchez, Jose Contreras, Justin Fuller, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Cain, Randy Johnson, Rich Harden, San Francisco Giants, Tim Lincecum, Tony Abreau
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August 31, 2009 – 8:00 am
The Cubs are 10.0 games behind the Cardinals in the NL Central and all but mathematically eliminated. However, there is still a glimmer of hope in the Wildcard race. The Cubs are currently 5.5 games behind Colorado, who has lost five games in a row, and San Francisco, who swept the Rockies over the weekend. [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Aaron Heilman, Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Joe Mauer, Milton Bradley, Minnesota Twins, Rich Harden, Roy Oswalt, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals
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August 17, 2009 – 4:15 pm
As you could probably tell from my post from Friday, I was a wee bit frustrated with the Cubs and their poor play. After taking a couple of days off and with two victories against the Pirates (and an unfortunate rain out on Sunday), I’m feeling better. I’m still not ready to write off this season [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Francisco Cordero, Hiroki Kuroda, Jim Hendry, John Smoltz, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Scott Rolen, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephen Strasburg, Texas Rangers, Walt Jocketty, Washington Nationals
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The Cubs scored a dozen runs against the Astros for the second day in a row, but it was the news that was announced after the game that is getting the headlines. MLB.com is reporting that the Cubs acquired lefty relief pitcher John Grabow and LHP Tom Gorzellany from the Pirates in exchange for RHP [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Baltimore Orioles, Ben Francisco, Boston Red Sox, Brian Bannister, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Delwyn Young, Freddy Sanchez, George Sherrill, Jay Jackson, Jim Hendry, John Grabow, Jose Ascanio, Josh Harrison, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Hart, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Teahan, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Roy Halladay, Russ Ortiz, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Tom Gorzelanny
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