The Cubs signed Marlon Byrd to a 3-year/$15 million deal on New Year’s Eve 2009, but what do we really know about the man they call Marlon Byrd? We sent our crack investigative staff out into the field (me with a computer and Internet connection) to see what we could find.
Tag Archives: Philadelphia Phillies
A Busy Off Season…Except For The Cubs
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 [...]
Cubs Winter Meetings: Day 3 Recap
December 10, 2009 – 10:12 am
Today’s recap of the Winter Meetings is easy. Nothing happened. Or perhaps I should say, nothing happened for the Cubs.
Don’t get me wrong. There’s was a lot of talking. There were a lot of rumors. Much of the day was taken up with posturing. But as far as actual trades or signings go, nothing happened.
Cubs Fire Hitting Coach
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 wrong. [...]
A Bittersweet Time of Year
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 my [...]
Cubs Continue Treading Water
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 proved [...]
I’m A Cubs Apologist
August 14, 2009 – 7:51 am
With the Cubs loss yesterday to the Phillies to complete the three game sweep, I suddenly had a revelation of sorts. The loss made me angry, and my first reaction was to make excuses for the Cubs. Sure they lost, but Aramis Ramirez is hurt. Injuries have been the downfall of this team. Then I [...]
Are The Cubs Falling Out of Contention?
August 13, 2009 – 7:21 am
There is no joy in Mudville this morning. The Cubs were beaten to a bloody pulp last night by the Phillies 12-5. Honestly, the game wasn’t as close as the score would indicate. You can read Carrie Muskat’s recap of the game from MLB.com. I’d just as soon not talk about it.
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As upset as I [...]
More Bad News For The Cubs
August 11, 2009 – 7:47 am
Things did not go well for the Cubs during their recent trip to Colorado. They lost three-out-of-four games, including last night’s 11-5 shellacking, but that was just the icing on the “bad news” cake.
First, Carlos Zambrano was added to the DL with back spasm. Next, Aramis Ramirez “tweaked” the shoulder that landed him on the [...]
Cubs Offense Takes The Night Off
August 6, 2009 – 10:24 am
The Cubs offense decided to take a break last night as they lost to the Cincinnati Reds 4-0. The offense made journeyman Reds pitcher Justin Lehr look like a potential Cy Young candidate. The 32-year old right hander got his first major league victory since 2006 by pitching a complete game, four hit shutout.
Rich Harden [...]
