June 2009
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Obsessive Peavywatch: Juicy Nuggets of Info
An off day is the perfect time to return to obsessing about a trade that will almost certainly never happen, and given the Chicago Cubs’ offensive struggles, is almost certain not to matter. But still, it’s interesting to hear more about Jake Peavy, and possible trades. So here’s some more info from Jayson Stark as [...]
Obsessive New Ownerwatch: Zell Out?
It’s no secret that the Tribune Company’s Sam Zell has been a difficult man to deal with throughout the sale of the Chicago Cubs. Heck, I probably would be, too: he bought a company – and improvident purchase, to be sure – that almost immediately went belly up, and he’s now trying to sell one [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Reds 3 – June 7, 2009
Next time, guys, it might be worth scoring a few more runs in the first nine innings. Save us all a few hours. Oh, and save Randy Wells continued heartache.
Ryan Dempster is Dealing With Some Serious Stuff This Year
If Chicago Cubs fans noticed one thing about Ryan Dempster’s 2009 season, it would probably be that he hasn’t been nearly as good as he was last year. He has had three solid starts in a row, though. Well, there’s been something else to notice – and we’ve sort of heard about it, but not [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Reds 4 – June 6, 2009
So, so, so many missed opportunities. A young pitcher, throwing for his first time, and the Cubs manage a three spot. Yikes.
Could and Should Cubs Look at Wilson Betemit?
The Cubs have gone through makeshift utility players this year like tissue paper (notice I didn’t say “Kleenex,” no suing me!). So why not another? According to a tweet by MLB.com’s Noah Coslov, the White Sox will designate infielder Wilson Betemit for assignment before Thursday’s game and call up top prospect Gordon Beckham…. Betemit hit [...]
Get Your Fill of Carlos Zambrano While You Can, Because He’s Not Long for Baseball
Carlos Zambrano won his 100th career game for the Chicago Cubs last night, but when asked if he could follow in recent 300 game winner Randy Johnson’s footsteps, he blanched. And gave a really surprising reason. “Three hundred? Me?” Zambrano said. “No, I’ll be out of here in five years.” How does he know? “After [...]
Obsessive Harden Shoulder, er Backwatch: Rehab Start Today
By Brett on June 7, 2009
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Rich Harden, on the shelf for a couple of weeks with an ailing back, will make a rehab start for AAA Iowa today. If all goes well, the Cubs could see him back as soon as later this week. Throughout his rehab, Harden has said he feels good, and it could [...]
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