Scott Feldman with another great start, and the Cubs' bats went off.
May 2010
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Carlos Zambrano to Throw Simulated Game Tomorrow, and Return to the Rotation is Imminent
Despite repeatedly using Carlos Zambrano in a setup role after proclaiming that Zambrano would move to a long relief role in advance of a return to the rotation, Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella is sticking to his word: Carlos Zambrano will be stretched out and returned to the rotation. Zambrano, working his way back to [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Rangers 4 – May 22, 2010
This season, you’ll never hear me complain about a win. But man oh man did the Cubs’ offense miss a number of opportunities early – *again.* Thanks to Randy Wells and the Ranger bullpen for making this win happen in spite of that. Tweet
Justin Berg to Iowa, David Patton to the Netherworld
A little tardy on this one, but as reported in the comments, the corresponding move for the Bobby Howry signing was the option of Justin Berg back to AAA Iowa. Berg earned the demotion after he failed to keep his ERA under 6.00 and his WHIP under 1.60, each of which – even in this [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Rangers 2 – May 21, 2010
The inept Cubs’ offense took center stage again, as the pitching was dominant and the offense failed to achieve any timely hitting whatsoever. It was frustrating and pathetic and was the reason the Cubs lost. But I’d like to note something completely different. Since announcing that Carlos Zambrano would transition into the long relief role [...]
Series Preview: Cubs v. Rangers, May 21 – 23, 2010
It’s series preview time again as the Chicago Cubs head down to Texas to take on the Rangers as they open interleague play. The Cubs were looking for about three days there, so let’s hope that wasn’t a fluke. A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The idea is to hook you [...]
Cubs Set to Sign Bobby Howry Officially – Um, to Major League Deal
Contrary to my own speculation – you know, perfectly logical, understandable speculation – the impending Bobby Howry signing will not be for a minor league deal, despite his implosion in Arizona this year. No, it will be for a major league deal, and he’s expected to join the bullpen as early as today. The Chicago [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Phillies 5 – May 20, 2010
It always hurts when a winning streak stops. It always hurts to come back from a late deficit only to ultimately lose. It always hurts to leave the tying run on third base in the 9th inning with no outs. But this? This? This enhancement is becoming inexcusable. Tweet
Lou Piniella Suggests Randy Wells Will Be Bumped From Rotation
The Chicago Cubs have announced the Carlos Zambrano will be (mercifully) returning to the starting rotation as soon as he gets stretched back out. But just as when Ted Lilly returned from offseason shoulder surgery, Zambrano’s return to the rotation means that someone who’s pitching well will be bumped to the bullpen – assuming that [...]
