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July 2009
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The Cubs Are Looking at Mark Teahen and Jeremy Hermida
You have to wonder whether Reed Johnson going down will change the Cubs’ outfield priorities, but for now, it appears they’re still looking for a corner outfield bat from the left side of the plate. Specifically, the Cubs have looked into the Royals’ Mark Teahen and the Marlins’ Jeremy Hermida, who were weak blips on [...]
I Told You Freddy Sanchez Wasn’t Coming to the Cubs
The San Francisco Giants just acquired Sanchez from the Pirates. Leaving no ambiguity about their intention to chase a playoff spot this season, the Giants dealt heralded minor league pitcher Tim Alderson — seen by many as a cornerstone of the team’s future rotation — to the Pittsburgh Pirates for All-Star second baseman Freddy Sanchez. [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Astros 0, Cubs 12 – July 29, 2009
It’s awesome to score 12 and all, but it kind of feels like a waste on a day that 1 would have done the trick. Still, feels good. But damn you, Dodgers. Way to choke against the Cardinals. Thanks for nothing. Tweet
Reed Johnson’s Foot Exploded
Center fielder Reed Johnson broke his foot today when he took a foul ball off the top of it. He’s expected to be out a month, and the Cubs are expected to place him on the DL tomorrow with a corresponding roster move. Tweet
Freddy Sanchez Unlikely for the Cubs
Mini update on the Chicago Cubs’ pursuit of a bat. The one spot in the lineup that could even potentially, realistically be upgraded is second base, and fans have been pushing for the Cubs to make a move on Pittsburgh Pirates’ second baseman Freddy Sanchez. It is becoming increasingly likely that Sanchez will be dealt, [...]
The Cubs Don’t Have the Prospects to get … John Grabow?
The Chicago Cubs are focusing their trade deadline efforts on acquiring a lefty reliever, and most are not expected to come at a terribly steep price. But apparently the Pittsburgh Pirates believe they’re holding onto a golden goose. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have stepped up their pursuit of left-handed reliever John Grabow. However, the Cubs [...]
For Now, All Remains Quiet on the Cubs Trade Front
Although rumors continue to swirl, as they will for the next few days (and really, for the month after that), actual news is hard to come by these days. Mostly, that’s because Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry is apparently the fattest girl in school a few days before the prom. That is to say, [...]
Justin Berg Probably Hates Mitch Atkins
By Brett on July 30, 2009
Before yesterday’s game against the Houston Astros, the Chicago Cubs made a minor move by sending reliever Jeff Stevens back to AAA Iowa, and calling up pitcher Mitch Atkins. The move was much less a statement about Stevens – he’s actually pitched will in 6+ innings of ML work this year – as it was [...]
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