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April 2009
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Series Preview: Reds v. Cubs, April 21 – April 21, 2009
The Chicago Cubs welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town and the greatest manager in all the land, Dusty Baker. A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The idea is to hook you up with the bare minimum of what you need to know about every series this year. That way you can [...]
Obsessive Harden Shoulderwatch: Feelin’ Fine Despite That Whole Terrible Pitching Thing
Last time out, Chicago Cubs starter Rich Harden threw 92 pitches… in three innings. He struck out a ton of dudes, but was incredibly inefficient. Any time Harden struggles like that, there are going to be questions about his shoulder – you know, the one with the tear in it. But Harden says things are [...]
Tony LaRussa is Kind of a Douche
You can probably omit the “kind of” if you’re so inclined. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa has never been a favorite of Chicago Cubs fans, so pretty much anything he says about the Cubs will be placed under a microscope. But after his starter Adam Wainwright struck out Milton Bradley in a critical situation [...]
Lou Piniella Hates the Bullpen
Effectively tied for first place in the National League Central, having won or split every series of the season so far, it is hard to find things to complain about with this year’s Chicago Cubs team. And yet, one has to look only to the bullpen to realize what is quickly becoming the Cubs’ Achilles [...]
Bradley Still Appealing Suspension … from the Bench
Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley was suspended for two games this weekend after “making contact” (I still didn’t really see it) with an umpire last week. The good news for the Cubs is that Bradley has been out with a sore groin anyway, so he can just serve the two game suspension from the bench [...]
Milton Bradley Suspended for Two Games
Just got word that Milton Bradley has been suspended for two games by MLB for making contact with umpire Larry Vanover on Thursday. I didn’t see much of a bump, but given Bradley’s history, the length is understandable, if not fair. Bradley plans to appeal. The Cubs and Bradley would be wise to not appeal, [...]
Milton Bradley Punched An Umpire in the Face
Or so MLB would have you believe. Rumors are swirling that Bradley faces a suspension for “bumping” umpire Larry Vanover after his 3-2, bases loaded, totally not a strike, third strike call in Thursday’s loss to the Cardinals. No word yet, though, on what the punishment will be. Cubs manager Lou Piniella said the organization [...]
*Screeching Tire Sound* – Jeff Samardzija to the Rotation, Sean Marshall to the Bullpen?
By Brett on April 21, 2009
The early season struggles of the bullpen are nearly the only thing for folks to complain about, so naturally, they’re complaining. Specifically, the lone lefty in the pen, Neal Cotts, has been a disaster. Not only can he not get guys out, but he’s struggling just to throw strikes – in his last appearance, he [...]
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