June 2010
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Enhanced Box Score: Pirates 2, Cubs 0 – June 30, 2010
Sigh x5. Good pitching. Bad defense. No offense.
Zambranogate: Ozzie Guillen Says Zambrano Has Talked to the Cubs
Despite reports every which way indicating that Carlos Zambrano has not been in contact with the Chicago Cubs, or any of his teammates, since being dismissed by the team last Friday, Ozzie Guillen – Zambrano’s dinner-mate that same Friday evening – says that Zambrano’s spoken with the Cubs and that everything is fine. He also [...]
The Mets Are Interested In Ted Lilly
Though the Chicago Cubs managed to pull out a shocking victory last night – against the mighty Pirates, no less – there is still reason to believe this team is not built for a playoff push. If true, it’s time to start considering which players can be unloaded, and which teams are interested. According to [...]
The Cubs Talked to the Red Sox About Mike Fontenot
The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox discussed a Mike Fontenot trade before the Red Sox acquired Eric Patterson, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. Fontenot is a versatile infielder with a decent lefty bat. He’s cheap, under control for several more years, and doesn’t necessarily have a set future with the Cubs. That sounds [...]
Mark Prior: Coming Back Since 2006
I do not have any animosity for Mark Prior. In fact, by now, I feel little more than sadness for the 29-year-old sure-fire Hall of Famer that wasn’t – well, I feel as much sadness as one can feel for a guy who banked a $10.5 million signing bonus. Prior, for his part, still hasn’t [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Pirates 1, Cubs 3 – June 29, 2010
Sometimes David beats Goliath. Big thanks to Alfonso Soriano for pulling a Sammy Sosa with a couple solo home runs that made the difference between win and loss.
Zambranogate: Carlos Breaks His Silence – to Kevin Millar?
File this under “wha?” Several Chicago Cubs have tried to get in touch with Carlos Zambrano since he blew up at them on Friday and was dismissed from the team. None have yet been able. But when Kevin Millar is on the horn, a guy listens. Apparently. Millar, who was in Spring Training with the Cubs [...]
God’s Wrath Watch: John Grabow’s Knee is Jacked Up Again
It turns out that the mystery (convenient) knee problems that reliever John Grabow developed earlier this year when he was stinking were real problems. And they’re back. Grabow is expected to go on the disabled list today. Grabow entered Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning and retired the first batter, then [...]
