The Cubs took two out of three from the Dodgers this week, bringing their record to 22-25. They now trail the Reds by 5.0 games for first place in the NL Central and are 4.0 games behind the second place Cardinals. Derrek Lee continued his hot hitting going 7-9 in the series with the Dodgers. In the first game of [...]
December 16, 2009 – 6:37 am
It’s been a busy couple of days. Free agent pitcher John Lackey signed with Boston, center fielder Mike Cameron will be joining him in Boston, Roy Halladay was traded to Philadelphia, Cliff Lee is moving to Seattle and several prospects will be finding new homes. Yes indeed, it’s been a couple of busy days…for everyone except [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cliff Lee, Coco Crisp, Curtis Granderson, Derek Lowe, Jim Hendry, John Lackey, Juan Pierre, Kevin Gregg, Marlon Byrd, Matt Holliday, Mike Cameron, Mike Lowell, Milton Bradley, Philadelphia Phillies, Reed Johnson, Rich Harden, Rick Ankiel, Roy Halladay, Sam Fuld, Seattle Mariner, St. Louis Cardinals, Tom Rickets
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December 4, 2009 – 9:48 am
It’s not the blockbuster I was hoping for, and Milton Bradley isn’t involved, but maybe it’s the start of something. Yesterday, the Cubs traded Jake Fox and Aaron Miles to the Oakland A’s (does anyone call them Athletics anymore?) for RHP Jeff Gray, minor league RHP Ronny Morla and minor league 1B-OF Matt Spencer. The [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Roster Moves, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Aaron Miles, Jake Fox, Jason Bay, Jeff Gray, Jim Hendry, Matt Spencer, Milton Bradley, Oakland A's, Ronny Morla, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tom Ricketts, Vicente Padilla
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November 30, 2009 – 9:34 am
According to Phil Rogers of ChicagoBreakingSports.com, the Cubs are one of several teams interested in signing former closer Takashi Saito. Saito pitched out of the bullpen this past year for Boston where he posted a 3-3 record and a 2.43 ERA in 55.2 innings. He had two saves in four opportunities.
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Alfonso Soriano, Billy Wagner, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Marmol, Francisco Cordero, Geovany Soto, Jim Hendry, Lou Piniella, Milton Bradley, Takashi Saito, Texas Rangers
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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, Jeff Samardjzia, John Grabow, Justin Berg, Kosuke Fukudome, Koyie Hill, 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 Samardjzia, Jeff Stevens, JJ Putz, Jonathin Broxton, Justin Berg, Kelvin Escobar, 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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October 28, 2009 – 7:31 am
The Cubs enter the off season with a mixed bag of needs. Tops on the list is a middle-of-the-order run producer. If things work out, they’d also like to get a speedy, OBP-type of lead-off hitter. They may even look at adding a bullpen arm. In the field, the Cubs would prefer to add a [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Aaron Miles, Akinori Iwamura, Andres Blanco, Andy MacPhail, Aramis Ramirez, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Bobby Abreau, Brian Roberts, Carlos Marmol, Chone Figgins, Derrek Lee, Detroit Tigers, Freddie Sanchez, Geovany Soto, Henry Blanco, Jake Fox, Jeff Baker, Jim Hendry, John Grabow, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Millar, Kosuke Fukudome, Koyie Hill, Mark Derosa, Micah Hoffpair, Miguel Tajada, Mike Fontenot, Orlando Cabrera, Orlando Hudson, Placido Polanco, Ronnie Belliard, Ryan Theriot, San Francisco Giants, Starlin Castro, Tampa Bay Rays, Tony Clark
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October 5, 2009 – 8:17 am
As soon as the final out of the final game was recorded (a loss to the D-Backs), the Cubs fired their hitting coach, Von Joshua. Joshua had been brought in mid-year to replace Gerald Perry. In an article by Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune, Jim Hendry is quoted as saying Joshua didn’t do anything [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Roster Moves
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Also tagged Alex Rodriguez, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Derrek Lee, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Gerald Perry, Jim Hendry, Los Angeles Angels, Mark Teixeira, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Von Joshua, Wade Davis
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October 4, 2009 – 9:25 am
A love fall. I really enjoy summer, but I think the fall is my favorite season of the year. The temperatures are still comfortable, but the summer humidity is gone out of the air. It’s a great time to be outside, whether attending a baseball or football game, or just doing yard work. One of [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Adam Dunn, Bobby Abreau, Boston Red Sox, California Angels, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Jim Hendry, Kosuke Fukudome, Lou Piniella, Mark Derosa, Mike Blowers, Milton Bradley, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Rick Ankiel, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals
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September 24, 2009 – 7:34 am
The Cubs lost last night to the Brewers 3-2, but stayed 7.5 games behind Colorado, who lost to San Diego 6-3. The Cubs start an important (it makes me feel better to believe that the games are important) four game series tonight in San Francisco. The Cubs are currently 3.5 games behind the Giants in [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion
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Also tagged Andre Ethier, Billy Beane, Bud Black, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Eric Wedge, Jeff Kent, Jim Tracy, Jon Daniels, Kansas City Royals, Lou Piniella, Michael Young, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland A's, Ron Washington, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers
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