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Meet the Cubs 2010 Closer: Carlos Marmol
It is not a huge surprise that Carlos Marmol would end up as the 2010 closer for the Chicago Cubs. It is mildly surprising, however, that Lou Piniella would make[Read More…]
Archive for September, 2009
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 0, Cubs 2 – September 14, 2009
All season, Ryan Dempster has been dealing with a personal crisis that I truly can’t imagine. That’s why it’s so freaking awesome to see starts like this.
Series Preview: Cubs v. Brewers, September 14 – September 17, 2009
It’s been more than two months since the Cubs faced the Brewers. In that time, the Cubs have sniffed first place, then tasted first place, then lost first place, then[Read More…]
Carlos Zambrano and Milton Bradley to be Traded? Bruce Levine Thinks So
The Chicago Cubs 2009 season has certainly been a disappointment. Of course, it’s not quite over yet, but that’s not stopping the Cubs from discussing 2010. “We haven’t talked about[Read More…]
God’s Wrath Watch: Soriano Finally Having His Knee Surgery
It was several weeks in the making, but Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano is finally having knee surgery this week. The Cubs’ outfielder said Sunday that he hopes to have[Read More…]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Reds 2 – September 13, 2009
Ted Lilly has been the man in his last six starts. Andres Blanco and Derrek Lee joined him as men for this one.
Lou Piniella Plans to Become Dusty Baker Next Year
Although there was little need for confirmation, Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella confirmed this weekend that Alfonso Soriano will not be the Cubs’ leadoff man next year – better two[Read More…]
Enhanced Box Score: Reds 7, Cubs 5 – September 12, 2009
Clearly Randy Wells does not realize that his quest for Rookie of the Year is about all we have to cheer for at this point. Also, Carlos Marmol did a[Read More…]
The Cublogoverse is Shrinking
The Cublogoverse has always been a fluid space – shrinking and expanding as new blogs pop up, and old blogs fade away. Usually, Cubs blogs drift out without much fanfare.[Read More…]
God’s Wrath Watch: Soriano Almost Certainly Done for the Year, But When is that Surgery Happening?
More than a week ago, Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano, hampered by a bum knee, revealed that he was going to be having surgery some time before the end of[Read More…]
Enhanced Box Score: Reds 4, Cubs 6 – September 11, 2009
The Cubs win again, teasing just enough. Temper those hopes, friends: even if the Cubs literally win out, a playoff spot is unlikely.
Series Preview: Reds v. Cubs, September 11 – September 13, 2009
The Chicago Cubs welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town to get one last look at the magical Dusty Baker. Just as long as you’re not missing him. A refresher on[Read More…]
Chone Figgins Loves L.A.
The offseason figures to be a-buzz about many things, one of which will apparently be an OMG Chone Figgins! watch. But for now, the impending free agent third baseman/utility player[Read More…]
Jose Valverde: The Cubs Need a Closer, and that Closer is Me
After the disappointing performance of Kevin Gregg in the closer’s role this year for the Chicago Cubs, Carlos Marmol has taken over adequately, and is the presumptive favorite to return[Read More…]
Carlos Zambrano and Lou Piniella Love Each Other, and All is Tranquil
When Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella yanked Carlos Zambrano from yesterday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Zambrano was visibly frustrated with the decision. Zambrano had pitched six effective innings, and[Read More…]
Cubs Looking to Re-Sign John Grabow
If there’s one thing Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry knows how to do excellently, it’s re-sign his players. But if there’s a related thing he also knows how to[Read More…]