July 2010
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Enhanced Box Score: Astros 11, Cubs 5 – July 19, 2010
Dreams sufficiently dashed? They probably should be – at least insofar as pre-trade deadline aspirations go. Not a bad offensive showing, but the pitching forgot they were facing the Astros.
Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: The Yankees and Tigers Enter the Fray
You can officially add the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers to the list of teams attached to Ted Lilly trade rumors. Leading off with the Tigers, Jayson Stark says they’ve contacted the Cubs to discuss the left-hander. The Tigers have “inquired” about Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, according to a source familiar with those [...]
Series Preview: Astros v. Cubs, July 19 – July 21, 2010
It’s Series Preview time again, as the Chicago Cubs welcome the still-awful Houston Astros to Wrigley Field for a three-game set. It would be much easier to sling barbs at the Astros if the Cubs, you know, didn’t also stink. A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The idea is to hook [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Rangers Still Considering Xavier Nady
This rumor is about as lukewarm as it gets, given that there are no details beyond that headline. But, hey, you’re here. Might as well keep reading, right? The Rangers remain interested in a right-handed-hitting first baseman it can pair with Chris Davis. The Cubs’ Xavier Nady is among those on the Rangers’ radar. chicagotribune.com. The [...]
Cubs Are “Close” to Signing Second Round Pick Reggie Golden
While the Chicago Cubs have signed most of their top draft picks from last month’s first year player draft, a decent chunk remain unsigned. Most, however, are latter third picks, which are typically fall-back types or guys that are not expected to be easy to sign. Reggie Golden, on the other hand, remains unsigned despite [...]
Zambranogate: Carlos Expected to Pitch for Iowa This Week
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano, who hasn’t pitched for the Cubs since June 25 when he exploded on his teammates after an inning of terrible work. He’s been working out in Mesa, Arizona – in conjunction with his recently-completed anger management counselling – and is expected to start throwing in games this week. Cubs [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Phillies 6, Cubs 11 – July 18, 2010
Oh Cubs. Where were these offensive outbursts just a few weeks ago? Ignoring the fact that the Cubs would have to continue winning three of four for the rest of the season to get back into the race – something that is unrealistic to expect – I can’t say that my hope bone isn’t tingling [...]
Laughing Because it isn’t the Cubs: The Brewers’ Feelings, and Butts are Hurt
Tee hee. Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha says he has complained to a baseball official about his batters being hit too often by pitches. Macha says action needs to be taken to protect the Brewers, who have been hit by 47 pitches, the most in the majors. Macha says he spoke with Bruce Froemming, a [...]
