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June 2009
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Jeff Samardzija to Chicago, Jose Ascanio to Iowa
The Cubs have recalled Jeff Samardzija from AAA Iowa, which sort of seems strange. In a corresponding move, the team sent successful reliever Jose Ascanio back to AAA Iowa, which sort of seems stranger. I know Samardzija wasn’t being sent down for good, but is he really ready to contribute? And why does Ascanio get [...]
Very Rumorish Rumor: Heath Bell to the Cubs?
For now, treat with skepticism: According to a tweet from the Monty Show on Sirius 127 (apparently it’s a West Coast thing), the Chicago Cubs are close to acquiring reliever Heath Bell from the Padres. Bell, 32, has been all-universe as the closer for the Padres this year (273 ERA+). In his career, he’s been [...]
Top Prospects Josh Vitters and Andrew Cashner Are Moving Up
Top Chicago Cubs prospect Josh Vitters is being promoted to High A Daytona, which should be a challenge for the 19 year old. But since he handled the pitching in Peoria with ease this year – OPS approaching .900 – it will be welcomed. Nobody doubts Vitters will have the stick to make his way [...]
Obsessive Ramirez Dislocationwatch: Rehab Stint Starting Tomorrow
Finally some good news: assuming batting practice continues to go well, Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez could begin a minor league rehab stint as soon as tomorrow. Piniella did not know where Ramirez would be playing, but he expects to get him 20-25 at-bats. That suggests Ramirez could be back for next week’s series [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Pirates 1 – June 29, 2009
Offense was a bit thin, but enough to win. Fact: that rhymed. Tweet
Probably Fake List of the 2003 Steroid Positive Tests Leaked by Person Who Clearly Hates the Cubs
This list is supposedly the complete list of the 103 players who tested positive for banned substances back in 2003. It’s being thoroughly debunked by the Sons of Ivy. Whoever made this up (assuming it’s fake) clearly hates the Cubs. Out of the 103, here are the current and former Cubs on the list: 1.Nomar [...]
Series Preview: Cubs v. Pirates, June 29 – July 1, 2009
The Chicago Cubs now head to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates. If a series with the Pirates doesn’t cure what ails the Cubs, nothing will. Hmm. Seems I’ve tried that one before. A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The idea is to hook you up with the bare minimum of [...]
Aaron Miles Back to the DL, Where He Has Been the Most Successful This Year
The Chicago Cubs are expected to place infielder Aaron Miles on the disabled list later today with a hyperextended elbow. Miles has been unavailable for half a week since he hurt the elbow in batting practice last Friday. Um. How exactly does someone hurt their elbow that badly in batting practice? Whatever. The Cubs will [...]
