April 2010
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Milton Bradley Thinks You’re the Tops
Milton Bradley returned to Texas, where he was booed mercilessly . But I thought he was loved in Texas? At least Milton always has a classy response.
Carlos Silva, Ted Lilly, Shoulders, and Bullpen
Here’s one big mish-mash of related information. Follow me: the bullpen is struggling, Ted Lilly’s recovering, Carlos Silva is smarting, and things might be changing. Piniella wouldn’t discount the possibility of Ted Lilly returning after one start at Triple-A Iowa, which would allow him to move Tom Gorzelanny to the bullpen. “When I get Lilly [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Reds 5 – April 9, 2010
The horror. The horror. Carlos Silva looked as good as Esmailin Caridad looked bad. The offense slapped Homer Bailey around, but didn’t have enough runs to show for it – Aramis Ramirez hit approximately 15 balls to the warning track. Still, the story was the bullpen, and then the oh-so-close to a comeback in the [...]
Series Preview: Cubs v. Reds, April 9 – April 11, 2010
Finally, the 2010 season is upon us, and with it brings the Bleacher Nation Series Preview. In case you’d forgotten, we don’t do individual game previews here for at least two reasons: (1) a successful baseball season is more often measured as a product of the team’s performance from series to series rather than game [...]
Ted Lilly Has a Sore Back
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ted Lilly is still on track to come back by mid-April, but he is suffering from yet another malady: a sore and stiff back. Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly was scheduled to pitch Friday for Triple-A Iowa, but his session was pushed back to Sunday because of stiffness in his back. Cubs [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 2, Braves 0 – April 8, 2010
Party in your pants! Randy Wells is apparently the stopper the Cubs need, and Tyler Colvin is apparently capable of hitting bombs when the games mean something. Additionally, a friend recently said something I’d been thinking for a few weeks: Marlon Byrd is the reincarnation of Glenallen Hill.
Lou Piniella Getting Testy Already
Which is fine with me, to be honest. I like to see that ‘ole Lou still has some fire in the belly. Piniella’s postgame news conference ended after a question about whether [Sean] Marshall’s role would change after 2 good outings. “Look, we just played two games, sir,” he said. “We played two games. We’re [...]
Alfonso Soriano’s Knee Watch: So Far, So Good
Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano played just 117 games last year – and when he did play, he wasn’t altogether healthy or effective. The Cubs are hoping he gets back to form this year, because they could surely use his bat. Alfonso Soriano’s left leg is passing all the tests. On Wednesday, Soriano was 2-for-4 [...]
