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September 2009
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Angel Guzman Did Not Break Derrek Lee’s Neck
Various reports circulated this weekend that the latest flare-up of Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee’s neck spasms, which have kept him out of the last couple games, was caused by a celebratory head smack by relief pitcher Angel Guzman. Once the OMG-this-could-only-happen-to-the-Cubs hand wringing was over, Derrek Lee took a moment to clear the [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Giants 5 – September 27, 2009
Ultimately, by winning three of four, the Cubs effectively ended the Giants’ playoff hopes. Still, a four-game sweep would have been nice. Tweet
Milton Bradley to the San Diego Padres?
Although it is a near certainty that the Chicago Cubs will want to trade Milton Bradley this off-season, it is not a certainty that any other team will want the troubled outfielder. But even on the heels of Bradley’s season-ending suspension by the Cubs for conduct detrimental to the team, at least one team is [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Giants 2 – September 26, 2009
The Chicago Cubs win again. That’s six of seven since a certain somebody was sent home. I’m not saying. I’m just sayin’. Tweet
God’s Wrath Watch: Derrek Lee’s Neck Finicky Again
With a bulging disc in his neck, Derrek Lee has struggled this year at time, but he’s played through the pain. And he’s played himself right into the second best season of his career. Last night, the troublesome neck reared its head again. Derrek Lee was pulled from Thursday’s game in the ninth inning after [...]
Obsessive Harden Shoulder Watch: Shut it Down
The Chicago Cubs have officially shut down pitcher Rich Harden for the year, which at this point just means his last start will be skipped. According to Harden, it isn’t because of the tear in his shoulder. Harden, a free agent-to-be, was skipped in his last turn through the rotation because of fatigue after some [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Giants 2 – September 24, 2009
How about Ryan Dempster? He’s been absolutely dominant for nearly two months now. Good for him. Tweet
