If today was April 1, I could see you thinking that the above headline is an April’s Fool joke (the fact that the season had not begiun yet on April 1 would be another big giveaway). However, it’s no joke. The Cubs brain trust (such as it is) has decided to move their supposed ace [...]
I keep telling myself that it is still very early in the year, but there’s no denying that the Cubs bullpen is not very good. And for it to get better, a lot of guys will have to step up and have career years. That’s easier said than done. While the starting rotation has been [...]
January 8, 2010 – 9:00 am
It’s always seemed to me that the days following the World Series up until the end of the calendar year were the toughest for baseball fans. It was like an uphill climb. Once the new year started, it seemed like things accelerated. It was almost as if baseball (and it’s fans) were running downhill toward [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Andres Blanco, Ben Sheets, Carlos Silva, Carlos Zambrano, Gila River Indian Community, Jason Frasor, Jeff Baker, Mesa, Miguel Tejada, Mike Fontenot, Naples, Orlando Cabrera, Orlando Hudson, Randy Wells, Ronnie Belliard, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Theriot, Sean Marshall, Tom Gorzellany, Toronto Blue Jays
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January 5, 2010 – 6:33 am
I really hate this time of year. It’s cold, the days are often grey, and worst of all, there’s no baseball. I watched the 10-part Ken Burns Baseball documentary the other night. It made me miss baseball even more. My wife turned on Field of Dreams last night and I refused to watch it.
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Roster Moves
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Also tagged Ben Sheets, Carlos Silva, Carlos Zambrano, Jim Hendry, Marlon Byrd, Randy Wells, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, Ted Lilly, Tom Gorzelanny, Tom Ricketts
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December 8, 2009 – 6:18 am
There was a lot of talk at the Winter Meetings for the Cubs, but not much action. There was a lot of talk about Milton Bradley, but he’s still on the roster at the moment. Jayson Stark of ESPN.com Tweets that a potential deal between the Cubs a Rays that would send Bradley to Tampa [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Braden Looper, Carlos Zambrano, Dayton Moore, Geovany Soto, Gil Meche, Heath Bell, Iowa Cubs, J.J. Putz, Jim Hendry, Kansas City Royals, Lou Piniella, Luis Castillo, Mike Adams, milton Bradley Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Pat Burrell, Peoria Chiefs, Randy Wells, Red Lilly, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Theroit, Ryne Sandberg, San Diego Padres, Sean Marshall, Tennessee Smokies, Tom Gorzelanny
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November 2, 2009 – 6:38 am
Over the past three posts, I’ve taken a look at what the offseason would/could/should look like. In part 1, I looked at the infield, part 2 was devoted to the outfield, and I looked at the pitchers in part 3. If you haven’t had a chance to read those posts yet, I’d suggest taking a [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Aaron Miles, Aaron Rowand, Akinori Iwamura, Alfonso Soriano, Andres Blanco, Angel Guzman, Aramis Ramirez, Ben Sheets, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, Chone Figgins, Derrek Lee, Esmailin Caridad, Jake Fox, Jeff Baker, John Grabow, Justin Berg, Kosuke Fukudome, Koyie Hill, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lou Piniella, Micah Hoffpauir, Mike Fontenot, Milton Bradley, Orlando Hudson, Pat Burrell, Randy Wells, Randy Winn, Ronnie Belliard, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Theriot, Sam Fuld, Sean Marshall, Tampa Bay Rays, Ted Lilly, Tom Gorzelanny, Vernon Wells
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October 31, 2009 – 7:42 am
For the last two days, I’ve been looking at what the Cubs offseason will likely look like. In Part 1 I looked at the infield, Part 2 the outfield. Here’s where you can find those two posts: A Look At The Offseason (Part 1 – Infield) A Look At The Offseason (Part 2 – Outfield) Today, [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Angel Guzman, Ben Sheets, Billy Wagner, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Brandan Donnelly, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Dave Patton, Francisco Rodriguez, Huston Street, Jason Isringhausen, Jeff Stevens, JJ Putz, Jonathin Broxton, Justin Berg, Kelvin Escobar, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Corpas, Milton Bradley, Mitch Atkins, New York Mets, Randy Wells, Randy Wolf, Roy Halladay, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Franklin, Sean Marshall, St. Louis Cardinals, Takashi Saito, Ted Lilly, Tom Gorzelanny, Troy Percival
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