October 2009
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Cubs Minor Leaguer Busted for Steroids
A youngster in the Chicago Cubs organization, participating at the Dominican Summer League level (read: really, really far away from ever having an impact on the big team), has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for anabolic steroid Nandrolone. Commercially, the steroid is known as Deca-Durabolin. You know. In case you were shopping. [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Diamondbacks 12, Cubs 3 – October 2, 2009
Tom Gorzelanny had a 2.70 ERA in his previous four starts for the Cubs, and looked poised to claim an early lead in the race for the Cubs’ fifth starter next year. And then he did this.
Series Preview: Diamondbacks v. Cubs, October 2 – October 4, 2009
The Chicago Cubs welcome the Diamondbacks to Wrigley for the last series of the year. And that means it’s the last Series Preview here at Bleacher Nation for the season. It’s ok. Strong men also cry. Strong men also cry. A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The idea is to hook [...]
Aramis Ramirez Hearts Jim Hendry
Aramis Ramirez has had a tough year, not unlike the rest of the Chicago Cubs. For Ramirez, though, the reason was a bum shoulder, not a crummy performance. But Ramirez wants you to know that he doesn’t blame general manager Jim Hendry for the disappointing 2009 season, and you shouldn’t blame him either. The question [...]
Kevin Gregg Wants to Close for the Cubs Next Year
Former Chicago Cubs closer Kevin Gregg recently revealed that not only does he hope to come back to the Cubs next year, but he hopes to come back as the closer. Gregg is a free agent after this season. A return to the closer’s spot seems unlikely given Carlos Marmol’s performance in the role, and [...]
Ok, So This Carlos Zambrano for Jake Peavy Thing Isn’t Serious, Is It?
A couple of weeks ago, there was a (ridiculous) suggestion in the local media that perhaps the Chicago Cubs should explore a trade with the cross-town White Sox, swapping big contract righty Carlos Zambrano for big contract right Jake Peavy. For a number of reasons, the trade makes no sense. But that doesn’t mean there [...]
God’s Wrath Watch: Aramis Ramirez’s Season Over?
As the “rest of the season” shortens, the notion that a particular player might be out for the “rest of the season” becomes simultaneously more likely and less terrifying. Next up to possibly miss the “rest of the season”: Aramis Ramirez. The Chicago Cubs’ third baseman has missed a few games now with the lingering [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Pirates 8, Cubs 2 – September 30, 2009 (Game Two)
Most times, a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates, where the Cubs scored just two runs total, and gave up 12, would incur a blinding dollop of rage on anything within my immediate throwing range. But these aren’t most times. Still…
