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June 2009
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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Tigers 5 – June 24, 2009
Another day, another loss. And another unbelievably pathetic performance offensively with runners in scoring position. 1 for 15. (!) Tweet
Obsessive Ramirez Dislocationwatch: Batting Practice on Friday
Chicago Cubs third baseman, and Obi Won Kenobi-style only hope, Aramis Ramirez is expected to begin taking live batting practice this Friday. “Once we get to that stage, it’s just a matter of when he goes out for a rehab assignment,” Cubs manager Lou Piniella said of Ramirez. “He’s going to have to go out [...]
Cubs Sign Top Draft Pick Brett Jackson
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms (undisclosed, probably slot money) with their 2009 first round draft pick, Brett Jackson. Jackson, an outfielder from the University of California, Berkeley, was the 31st player taken overall. He was ranked as the second-best overall athlete among all available college players in the 2009 Draft class by Baseball [...]
Obsessive New Ownerwatch: Tribune Hanging on to a Big Chunk?
If the Tribune Company seeks out someone else to buy the Cubs besides presumptive new owner Tom Ricketts, it could end up retaining a larger chunk of the team than expected. This would be the case if the Tribune sought to re-engage Marc Utay, previous Cubs-bid-loser, in discussions to buy the team. The group’s original [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Tigers 5 – June 23, 2009
When Micah Hoffpauir hit that home run, boy were things feeling good. I hope you turned off the game just then. Tweet
Series Preview: Cubs v. Tigers, June 23 – June 25, 2009
The Chicago Cubs head up to the saddest city in the United States to take on the Tigers. Bring your checkbook, boys, and get a house for $14.95. That was mean. Sorry. So, the series preview: the idea is to hook you up with what you need to know about every series this year. That [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 0, Braves 2 – June 22, 2009
Lots of hits. Lots of walks. Great pitching. And a loss. Tweet
The Chicago Cubs Are Considering Pedro Martinez Because They’re Worried About Rich Harden
By Brett on June 23, 2009
The strange, strange Cubs rumor that won’t die. The Chicago Cubs are still interested in signing Pedro Martinez to join the bullpen or maybe even the rotation. And apparently it’s all Rich Harden’s fault. Watching right-handed pitcher Rich Harden struggle with his command has made the team’s management group a little nervous as of late. [...]
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