August 21, 2009 – 8:32 am
The Cubs lost, the Cardinals won, yada, yada, yada… With 40 games remaining in the season, the Cubs are now 7.0 games back in the NL Central and 6.0 behind Colorado in the NL Wildcard race. Honestly, there’s not much hope left to hold on to. Maybe if I ignore it, it will just go [...]
August 20, 2009 – 7:42 am
The Cubs took the finale of a three game set to avoid being swept in San Diego. Rich Harden continued his terrific pitching on the road. He went 7.0 innings, giving up just one hit and no runs. He struck out eight and walked three for the win. Aramis Ramirez and Milton Bradley both homered [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Aramis Ramirez, Atlanta Braves, Bill Hall, Bud Selig, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Jack Wert, Jeff Weaver, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lou Piniella, Mark Derosa, Mark Prior, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Murray Hendel, Rich Harden, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Tom Gorzelanny
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August 19, 2009 – 7:53 am
The Cards lost to the Dodgers last night, but the Cubs couldn’t take advantage of the situation as they also lost 6-3 to the Padres. Derrek Lee had two hits, including a home run and a double, but it wasn’t enough to save the game for the Cubs. You would think that a team in [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Aaron Miles, Atlanta Braves, Bill Hall, Bud Selig, Cincinnati Reds, Dave Duncan, Derrek Lee, Joey Gathright, John Smoltz, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Derosa, Milwaukee Brewers, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Freel, San Diego Padres, Scott Rolen, Tony LaRussa, Walt Jocketty
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August 18, 2009 – 7:44 am
It was bad enough that the Cubs lost and the Cardinals won. That was bad enough. But the way the Cubs lost was like being cut open and having salt poured into the wound. It was that painful. Ted Lilly returned from the DL to pitch 6.0 innings of four hit, no run baseball. It [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion
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Also tagged Angel Guzman, ascott Boras, Carlos Marmol, Chase Headley, Colorado Rockies, David Eckstein, John Smoltz, Kevin Gregg, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Kyle Blanks, Lou Piniella, San Diego Padres, Stephen Strasburg, Ted Lilly, Washington Nationals
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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, Houston Astros, Jim Hendry, John Smoltz, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Scott Rolen, Stephen Strasburg, Texas Rangers, Walt Jocketty, Washington Nationals
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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 [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Aaron Miles, Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Derrek Lee, Jim Hendry, Joey Gathright, Kosuke Fukudome, Mark Prior, Mike Fontenot, Milton Bradley, Philadelphia Phillies, Reed Johnson, Ryan Freel, Ryan Theriot, Scott Boras, Stephen Strasburg, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals
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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. ********** As upset [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Alex Rios, Aramis Ramirez, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, Colorado Rockies, J.P. Ricciardi, Jeff Samardzjia, John Smoltz, Milton Bradley, Pedro Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Roy Halladay, Ryan Theriot, Sam Fuld, Vernon Wells
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August 10, 2009 – 6:43 am
Sunday was not kind to the Cubs as they dropped the game to the Rockies 11-5 and dropped two games behind St. Louis in the NL Central. The game started out ugly and just seemed to get uglier as the afternoon wore on. Randy Wells allowed three runs in the first inning to put the [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Alex Rios, Alfonso Soriano, Arizona Phil, Chicago White Sox, Chris Guccione, Clint Barmes, Colorado Rockies, Derrek Lee, Ian Stewart, J.P. Ricciardi, Jeff Stevens, John Smoltz, Jorge De La Rosa, Koyie Hill, Lou Piniella, Milton Bradley, Randy Wells, Roy Halladay, Tom Gorzellany, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells
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The Cubs had the day off yesterday (the offense had two days off) and are now in Colorado to take on the Rockies in a rare four-game wrap around series. The Cardinals also had the day off yesterday, so the two teams remain tied atop the NL Central. To be technical, the Cubs lead the [...]
After their 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, the Cubs found themselves all alone in first place in the NL Central. The sweep of the Reds coupled with the Cardinals loss at Philadelphia catapulted the Cubs into the division lead. Rich Harden earned the victory on Sunday by pitching 6.0 innings of one [...]
By Lou
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Also tagged Aaron Miles, Alcides Escobar, Alfonso Soriano, Andres Blanco, Aramis Ramirez, Baltimore Orioles, Brett Wallace, Carlos Zambrano, CC Sabathia, Chris Perez, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Ed Wade, Freddie Sanchez, Gary Matthews Jr., George Sherrill, Houston Astros, JA Happ, Jerrod Washburn, Jess Todd, Jim Hendry, JJ Hardy, Joey Votto, Kosuke Fukudome, Koyie Hill, Kyle Drabek, Los Angeles Angels, Lou Piniella, Mark Derosa, Matt Holliday, Mike Fontenot, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rich Harden, Roy Halladay, Ryan Theriot, Sean Marshall, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Tom Gorzelanny, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells, Wandy Rodriguez, Zach Duke
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