The latest mock draft has the Cubs taking Mark Appel after the Astros take Jonathan Gray. A deviation from that would be a surprise at this point.
February 2009
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The Brewers, Like the Cubs, Hate the Top of the Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha recently said he plans to bat Rickie Weeks and J.J. Hardy at the top of the lineup this year, and in light of the persistent hand-wringing over the top of the Cubs order, I thought it appropriate to comment briefly. Weeks, to be certain, is an understandable option at the [...]
Best. Harry Caray Impression. Ever.
I would embed if I could. You want to go to here: Boys of Spring – Matt Wagner Impersonates Harry Caray. Tweet
At Least Kevin Gregg’s Shoulder isn’t Busted
The Chicago Cubs acquired Kevin Gregg from the Florida Marlins at the outset of the off-season, and the deal was roundly reviled for two reasons: 1.) It meant Kerry Wood was not coming back; and 2.) The Cubs had to part with vaunted prospect, Jose Ceda, to get Gregg. Well, I’m here to tell you [...]
The Cublogoverse is Repetitive
This post is directed mostly at my Cub logging brethren, so if you’re not in that community – or not particularly interested in it – then you might just ignore it. I’ve only been doing this “serious” Cubs blogging thing for a couple months now, but I’ve already learned a great deal. Some lessons come [...]
Jake Peavy: Padres > Cubs > Braves
The non-story that won’t go away (and we won’t let it, damn it!), well, won’t go away. As spring training begins, details are emerging about the possible Cubs-Padres Jake Peavy that ultimately died months ago at the winter meetings. As for the Padres’ trade talks with the Braves, which were much-publicized before those with the [...]
Will He? Won’t He? Marmol Out of the WBC (again)?
The drama surrounding whether or not Carlos Marmol will (obliterate his arm and) pitch for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic is starting to take on the feel of a Telenovela – Ay! Dios mio! Well according to the latest, Marmol is NOT going to pitch in the WBC because he wants [...]
Finally a Good Picture of Carlos Zambrano’s Moustache
It’s almost too sad to post. We finally get a good picture of the Zambranostache, but only after it met its demise. BRING IT BACK, CARLOS! Tweet
2009 Chicago Cubs Tickets on Sale Today
In case you didn’t know, you can start getting single game tickets for 2009 Chicago Cubs games today. Several ways to do it: Via the Internet: Visitors to cubs.com can purchase tickets beginning at 10 a.m. CT on Friday. A virtual waiting room will be used for all Internet orders. The virtual waiting room will [...]
