July 2009
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Hold on to Your Butts: Cardinals Want Halladay
The National League Central leading St. Louis Cardinals are trying to get better. A lot better. According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals’ interest in Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay is very real. Here’s what Strauss tweeted just a moment ago: Asked about the price tag for Halladay, a club source [...]
God’s Wrathwatch: Soto Might Be Going to the DL
The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. Or in the case of the Chicago Cubs, He just taketh away. Cubs catcher Geovany Soto might be headed to the disabled list after straining an oblique muscle the other day during batting practice. The team had long awaited the return of third baseman Aramis Ramirez (and [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Braves 4, Cubs 1 – July 8, 2009
I am not trying to be a jerk, but everyone is writing this game up as “Kevin Hart has great first outing, Cubs fail to provide offense for him,” and that’s bogus. Yes, he gave up but one earned run. But also allowed nine baserunners in five innings is not “great.” It’s not even acceptable. [...]
Will the Cubs Look at Roy Halladay?
Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said earlier this week that the team will be listening to offers for superstar pitching Roy Halladay. The ace is signed through next season, making $14.25 million this year, and $15.75 million next year. Even if it makes no sense at all, given the costs involved and the [...]
Obsessive New Ownerwatch: Not So Fast on That Whole Done Deal Thing
Don’t say we didn’t tell you to be circumspect about the prospects of the deal being done soon. The Tribune Co. is apparently “working on a deal” to sell the team, Wrigley Field and other assets to a group led by New York investor and former Chicagoan Marc Utay. “They are not as far along [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Braves 2, Cubs 1 – July 7, 2009
Great pitching performance for the Cubs by Carlos Zambrano in a pinch. But unfortunately, Javier Vazquez was just a little better.
Winning Hurts: Dempster Out With Broken Toe After Celebrating Win
Sigh. It’s always something. Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster is going to miss at least three weeks after breaking his big toe. Dempster said he caught his foot on the dugout railing while jumping out of the dugout running onto the field after Sunday’s win over the Brewers. “Sweet, huh?” Dempster said. What happened? [...]
For Shame – Wherein I Address the Milton Bradley Question Paul Sullivan Would Not
By Brett on July 7, 2009
Although I often bang the drum for “new media” in world still dominated by the “old media,” I do not fancy myself one of those hateful bloggers, filled with nothing but spite for traditional sportswriters. Frankly, I find many of them to be excellent writers, and I generally believe you get to a position like [...]
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