June 2010
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Bob Brenly Rips Derrek Lee
Derrek Lee – who had a great game last night – was absolutely brutal on Tuesday. In that game, he was hitless, and made two errors that led to three runs. All in all, it was an atrocious, but forgettable performance. But Chicago Cubs color man Bob Brenly had enough to say about it yesterday [...]
Cubs Have Signed Some Draftees
The Chicago Cubs have signed a handful of players from this year’s draft: Round 4: LHP Hunter Ackerman Round 8: LHP Cameron Greathouse Round 10: RHP Aaron Kurcz Round 11: LHP Eric Jokisch Round 19: RHP Dustin Fitzgerald Round 20: IF Ryan Cuneo Round 22: C Jeffery Vigurs Round 23: RHP Matt Loosen Round 28: RHP Joseph [...]
Chicago Cubs Get Statty
The Chicago Cubs have long been a notoriously “scout” sided organization. Statistical analysis no doubt had its place, but its place was probably somewhere in the back of the room near the custodial closet. Perhaps that’s changing under new owner Tom Ricketts, who’s decided to bring in a top statistical dog. Cubs owner Tom Ricketts [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Athletics 2, Cubs 6 – June 16, 2010
The win was good and solid – good hitting all around, great pitching – but I refuse to take much pleasure in it until the Cubs actually win a series. That could happen tomorrow.
Aramis Ramirez Takes Batting Practice
Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez has been on the disabled list for a week, in part due to terrible play, but also in part due to a bone bruise in his left thumb. At least the latter problem is getting a little better. Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez took batting practice on Tuesday, the [...]
At Least Kosuke Fukudome is Trying to Improve
Kosuke Fukudome has been sliding terribly. This, we all know. But at least he’s trying to work with coaches and instructors to turn things around – in fact, he’s bringing his Japanese hitting coach out to work on his swing. Kosuke Fukudome’s Japanese hitting coach, Kyosuke Sasaki, rejoined his star pupil in hopes of getting [...]
Ryne Sandberg Would Consider Managing Orioles
Iowa Cubs manager Ryne Sandberg is a rising star – insofar as managers can be rising stars – in the Cubs’ system. How much of that is due to his managerial ability, and how much is due to his Hall of Fame career as a Chicago Cub, is hard to tell. In any event, it [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Athletics 9, Cubs 5 – June 15, 2010
It’s been rare, but occasionally, the defense has been to blame this year. Last night, it wasn’t the bats or the pitchers that cost the Cubs the game, it was the defense. Go variety!
