This, despite the fact that the Cubs knew about the injury this weekend.
March 2009
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No Curt Schilling for the Cubs
The rumor never really had much in the way of legs, and what little was there was got hacked into (legs + hacked into = bloody sock. I’m awesome) with the tremendous Spring performances of Sean Marshall and Aaron Heilman. Schilling became a luxury of a luxury. And now he’s retiring. The game always gave [...]
Jeff Keppinger, Backup Infielder?
Despite Lou Piniella’s pronouncement that Micah Hoffpauir has made the team, the Chicago Cubs continue to consider backup infielder options for the bench. Corey Koskie is out, Luis Rivas is ostensibly out, and Esteban German has failed to impress (well, he’s been ok – just saying that he hasn’t dominated). So it may take a [...]
Angel Guzman to the Pirates?
Chicago Cubs reliever and former wunderkind prospect Angel Guzman is out of options and doesn’t look likely to make the Cubs bullpen. Thus, he gone. At some point. To someone. MLB Trade Rumors is speculating that the someone (well, some team, I suppose is more accurate) is the Pittsburgh Pirates. [The Pirates] would like to [...]
Obsessive New Ownerwatch: It Ain’t Happening By Opening Day
I never thought that timetable was realistic, but at least now the team is confirming it. The Cubs aren’t likely to have their new owner in place by Opening Day, but look to the next quarterly owners meeting in May as a good possibility, Cubs chairman Crane Kenney said. And expect Tom Ricketts and his [...]
Obsessive Harden Shoulderwatch: Er, Flu-Like Symptomwatch
Rich Harden was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday because of those dreaded “flu-like symptoms” – seriously, what is the deal with calling the illness “flu-like symptoms” instead of just saying, yeah, dude probably has the flu? Is there some stigma associated with the flu of which I am unaware? Next thing you know, [...]
2009 Chicago Cubs Closerwatch: It’s the Final Countdown
In case you hadn’t noticed, Spring Training Battlewatch has come to a close. With fewer and fewer battles remaining, it’s time to focus on the specific battles remaining. The closer competition is entering its final stages. Manager Lou Piniella had previously said he expected to announce the closer by the end of last week, but [...]
A new feature: The Wrigleyville Experience
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve added a couple new features in the Chicago Cubs Resources section of the site. Namely, we put together some useful resources for planning a trip to Wrigley Field, and over time, we’ll be adding more. It’s all a part of what we’re calling The Wrigleyville Experience. So far, we’ve [...]
Backup Catcher Battlewatch: Son of a Bako
By Brett on March 24, 2009
Just when it was looking like Koyie Hill’s hitting might overcome Paul Bako’s veteran-ness, and land him the backup catcher job (saving the Chicago Cubs some $350k in the process – not that that matters…), the Bako turned it on yesterday against the Oakland A’s. 4 for 4, 3 RBI and a homer. Grumble. Of [...]
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