July 2009
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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Nationals 1 – July 17, 2009
Why is it that, when Alfonso Soriano swings as hard as he can, he looks like a fool; and yet when Carlos Zambrano swings as hard as he can, he hits two-run doubles? I guess that’s unfair given that Soriano didn’t play.
Ted Lilly Hurt Now, Too?
This can’t be real. Yet, this is our existence, friends. Apparently Ted Lilly could be bumped in the rotation for a couple days, as Sons of Ivy notes: Per Wittenmyer, because of his knee. Fortunately, this follows the All-Star break, so it would be relatively easy to rearrange the rotation as necessary to accommodate Lilly [...]
God’s Wrath, er, Blessingwatch: Geovany Soto and Ryan Dempster Progressing Very Well
The battery of catcher Geovany Soto and pitcher Ryan Dempster went down within days of each other before the All-Star break. The verdict on each had them out for more than a month. All was not well with the world. But after some early rehab, things are looking up for Soto and Dempster. Soto, rehabbing [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Nationals 2 – July 16, 2009
Admit it. You missed the enhanced box score over the break. New rule for the Cubs: Rich Harden may only pitch on 10 days rest, may only pitch on the road, and may only pitch against the following teams: Nationals, Pirates.
The Chicago Cubs Sign BJ Ryan
It’s official, friends. The hopes of a generation lie in the largely unsuccessful and injured left hand and arm of BJ Ryan. Yes, I’m being melodramatic. And attractive. Ryan was 1-1 with a 6.53 ERA in 25 games with the Toronto Blue Jays before he was released on July 8. The Jays owe the left-hander [...]
Series Preview: Cubs v. Nationals, July 16 – July 19, 2009
The Chicago Cubs head off to the nation’s capital for their first post-All-Star game series, a four game set against the Washington Nationals. Needless to say, the Cubs need to start out on a better foot, and it doesn’t get any easier than this. A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The [...]
Chicago Cubs Lead Pursuit of, um, BJ Ryan
Well, it’s not quite the Blue Jays pitcher you’d hope the Chicago Cubs were leading the pursuit for, but it’s nice to be first in something. Team sources confirmed Monday the Cubs are the leading contenders for left-handed reliever B.J. Ryan, the former closer who was released Wednesday by the Blue Jays. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES. A [...]
Aramis Ramirez is Still Hurting
By Brett on July 17, 2009
We cautioned Chicago Cubs fans not to pin their hopes on the return of injured third baseman Aramis Ramirez, and Ramirez was quick to agree before he actually came back from a dislocated shoulder. After watching him play a few games, it’s pretty clear that he’s still hurting. I’m glad that he’s willing to play [...]
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