June 2009
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Enhanced Box Score: Indians 7, Cubs 8 – June 19, 2009
No. Freaking. Way. Of course, Debbie Downer points out that Rich Harden got his ass kicked. But Positive Polly has but one thing to say…
Series Preview: Indians v. Cubs, June 19-21, 2009
The Chicago Cubs welcome the Cleveland Indians to Wrigley Field, and welcome back a couple of old friends in the process. But let’s hope we don’t see one of them. So, the series preview: the idea is to hook you up with what you need to know about every series this year. That way you [...]
Cubs Can’t Add Payroll, But That Doesn’t Mean They Won’t Deal
A few days ago, Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry revealed the disappointing, albeit unsurprising news: the Cubs’ payroll for this year (and beyond?) is maxed out. But apparently that isn’t stopping Hendry from working the phones. Jim Hendry is working the prospective trade markets as hard as he does every year and is said [...]
Enhanced Box Score: White Sox 5, Cubs 6 – June 18, 2009
How about that ending? I mean, it’s easy to hate this team and all, but damn. That was something of beauty.
Obsessive Ramirez Dislocationwatch: Starting to Hit
If there was ever a time that the Chicago Cubs needed good news about third baseman Aramis Ramirez, that time is now. Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez, on the disabled list with a dislocated left shoulder, stepped up his hitting and began taking soft toss on Wednesday, and if all goes well, will start batting [...]
Cubs Are Still Scouting Pedro Martinez, Unlikely to Sign Him
After last week’s bizarre revelation that the Chicago Cubs were just one of two teams in serious pursuit of starting pitcher Pedro Martinez, it was only a matter of time before Pedro started claiming he was close to signing, and the Cubs started denying they were close to signing. Cue it up. The Cubs haven’t [...]
Report: Several Issues Could Derail Sale of Cubs
The drama that is the sale of the Chicago Cubs is eclipsed only by the drama that is the pathetic Cubs offense. A new report from CNBC claims that there are significant hurdles remaining to complete the sale of the Chicago Cubs to billionaire Tom Ricketts, and Ricketts has been informed that those hurdles come [...]
Mark DeRosa Does Not Hate Lou Piniella
By Brett on June 20, 2009
Earlier in the year, there was some soft buzz about the Mark DeRosa trade, which had taken place over the offseason. Lou Piniella, the rumor went, was frustrated with Mark DeRosa, and wanted him off the team. It was strange when it came out, but DeRosa never really denied that he believed it to be [...]
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