July 2009
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Sean Marshall Could Go Back to Rotation if Cubs Sign BJ Ryan
The Cublogoverse is abuzz over this Tribune article, which suggests that the Cubs are interested in recently released Blue Jay reliever, BJ Ryan … even though we already noted that here at Bleacher Nation several days ago. But whatever. We’re not bitter. As interesting as a move on Ryan would be, is the impact on [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 4, Cubs 2 – July 12, 2009 (Game 2)
Stupid doubleheaders. How frustrating was that 9th inning? Brilliant top half (including a beautiful Reed Johnson non-catch), and then three straight Ks looking in the bottom half. Sure, two of them were unbelievaballs, but you’ve got to protect with two strikes. Also, Ryan Franklin’s goatee is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen. I thought [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 3, Cubs 7 – July 12, 2009 (Game 1)
Why did there have to be a second game?
God Relents: Derrek Lee’s Neck Injury is Minor
Derrek Lee’s bothersome neck is fine, he says. He’ll be ready for the doubleheader today. “I’m good; I’ll be in the lineup tomorrow,” he said. “There’s no story. I’m good. Just a tweak. I got out as a precaution.” DailyHerald.com. That’s quite a precaution, given that it was just a four-run game at the time. [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 2, Cubs 5 – July 11, 2009
The Cubs’ only All Star gets the job done. And I also got the job done with a new banner. Yeah. You see that? I did that. Don’t like it? I will punch you in the neck. Go Cubs.
Hooray! Derrek Lee Pulled in Fifth with Apparent Injury
Micah Hoffpauir came out to play the top of the 6th, with no explanation yet given. This could be great. We will update when we have details. UPDATE: Apparently it was neck spasms that got the best of Lee, which is not good news. As you’ll recall, Lee missed several games earlier this year with [...]
Sam Fuld Back to Chicago to Replace Soto
Sam Fuld is heading back to Chicago to take Geovany Soto’s place on the roster once he’s DL’d. Fuld was more than adequate in a brief stint a couple weeks ago, and with Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley continuing to struggle, Fuld could actually see some at bats this time around. Then again, he may [...]
Getting the Right Bats in the Lineup Could be Tricky Today
By Brett on July 12, 2009
Doubleheaders are largely unique to baseball, and are a fan favorite. “Let’s play two,” as Ernie Banks used to say. Well, I’ve always hated them. It’s not that I don’t appreciate being able to watch two games in a day – that part is sweet. It’s the fact that it is nearly impossible to take [...]
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