It’s been an event filled few days for the Cubs. After losing two-out-of-three to the Pirates, the Cubs came roaring back to sweep the Rockies in a two game series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs got good pitching performances from Randy Wells and Carlos Silva in the two victories. Shawn Marshall also looked good in [...]
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, Jeff Samardjzia, Jim Hendry, Marlon Byrd, Randy Wells, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, Ted Lilly, 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, Jeff Samardjzia, 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
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November 23, 2009 – 9:26 am
Early last week the Blue Jays were reported to have contacted a handful of teams, including the Cubs, about a possible trade for former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay. Halladay is under contract with the Blue Jays for one more year and new Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopulous would like to trade the pitcher since [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Alex Anthopulous, Andrew Cashner, Carlos Zambrano, Darwin Barney, Hak-Ju Lee, J.P. Ricciardi, Jake Fox, Josh Vitters, Logan Watkins, Marco Scuturo, Micah Hoffpauir, Roy Halladay, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, Starlin Castro, Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Colvin
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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, 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, 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, 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, Troy Percival
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October 8, 2009 – 8:59 am
Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald is looking at the Cubs current roster to see what we might expect for next year. He looked at the position players previously. Today he looks at the pitchers. The Cubs pitching staff is in pretty good shape for next year. Starter Carlos Zambrano, Ted Lilly, Ryan Dempster, and [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Aaron Heilman, Angel Guzman, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, David Patton, Esmailan Caridad, Jeff Samardzjia, Jeff Steven, John Gaub, John Grabow, Justin Berg, Randy Wells, Rich Harden, Ryan Dempster, Ryne Sandberg, Sean Marshall, Ted Lilly
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September 21, 2009 – 7:47 am
Saying he could no longer tolerate the disrepect Milton Bradley was showing to fans and media personnel, Cubs GM Jim Hendry suspended the troubled outfielder for the remainder of the season. The final straw appeared to be comments Bradley made in an article written by Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald and reported in this [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Off Field Antics, Opinion
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Also tagged Aramis Ramirez, Braden Looper, Carlos Zambrano, Colorado Rockies, Derrek Lee, Jim Hendry, Lou Piniella, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Reed Johnson, Ryan Dempster, St. Louis Cardinals
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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, St. Louis Cardinals
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The Cubs are pretty good at beating bad teams. They handed the Reds another loss last night by the score of 6-3. Tom Gorzelanny, who was acquired at the trade deadline from Pittsburgh, got the start and was impressive. He pitched 7.1 innings, giving up three hits and one earned run. He struck out six and [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion
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Also tagged Alfonso Soriano, Cincinnati Reds, Derrek Lee, Florida Marlins, Jim Hendry, Justin Lehr, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Towers, Kosuke Fukudome, Koyie Hill, Mark Prior, Milton Bradley, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rich Harden, San Diego Padres, The Cub Reporter
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