March 2010
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Spring Training Battle Watch: March 11, 2010
The Chicago Cubs hung on to win against the San Diego Padres’ minor league squad yesterday. What’s that you say? That lineup was mostly Padre regulars? Yikes for them. Sound the freaking alarm because we’re all screwed. Carlos Silva threw three scoreless innings, and we’re already being told about how much better he feels, how [...]
Xavier Nady Can Throw, but Likely Can’t THROW Until June
Chicago Cubs reserve outfielder Xavier Nady finally got into a Spring Training game yesterday, but only as the DH. He’s not ready for the field, and by some estimates, he might not be fully ready to make all of the necessary outfield throws for several months. “It’s a work in progress,” Nady said. “Even I [...]
Spring Training Battle Watch: March 10, 2010
Carlos Zambrano got smacked around, at least in one inning, and the Cubs fell to the Giants 5-1. Derrek Lee fouled a ball off his foot and had to leave the game, but there hasn’t been an indication (yet) that he suffered any kind of serious injury. On to the battles: Sam Fuld, hoping to [...]
Why the 2010 Milwaukee Brewers Will Suck
Editor’s Note: Yes, it’s that time of year again – the time for us to settle back into our protective bubble where the Chicago Cubs are destined for greatness, and every other team in the National League Central is bound for spectacular failure. If you’d care to check out last year’s fare:St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati [...]
Ted Lilly is a Recovery Machine
Chicago Cubs starter Ted Lilly is recovering from shoulder surgery, and despite the team throwing up yield signs, Lilly is showing no signs of slowing down in his recovery. After throwing 30 pitches off the mound on Sunday, Lilly is ready to throw 35 today. He’s feeling so good, he says he wants to get [...]
The Cubs Clearly Think Mike Fontenot Can Be the Backup Shortstop
Mike Fontenot is locked in a battle with Jeff Baker to be the starter at second base (even though it’s a natural platoon situation, but whatever – I don’t get paid $4 million by the Chicago Cubs to make these decisions like Lou Piniella), but the Cubs are hoping he can also be the backup [...]
Spring Training Battle Watch: March 9, 2010
Randy Wells was nearly perfect again yesterday, though the Cubs fell to the Brewers 5-3. Save some for the season, son. On to the battles: Mike Fontenot went 1-3 with an RBI in his quest to lock down the second base starting job. Jeff Baker played just a couple innings at third base and went [...]
The Real Story Behind What Jim Hendry Had to Say About Milton Bradley
By Brett on March 11, 2010
Earlier this week, ESPN patted itself on the back for securing an interview with former Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley, and getting him to say all the things that they knew he would say. Chicago sucks. Cubs fans are racist. I’m going to rise above it all and dominate this year. We’d heard it all [...]
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