May 2011
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Jim Hendry is Pretend Fired and Other Bullets
Bad weather, bad performance, rotation shakeup, and Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry feature in today’s bullets.
No Enhanced Box Score: Rain 100, Cubs 0 – May 15, 2011
The rains came and washed away Tim Lincecum. Win!
Blaming Osama Bin Laden and Other Bullets – May 15, 2011
The Giants’ offense is far from a powerhouse, so I suppose it is possible that Carlos Zambrano could hold them down enough today to give the Cubs an ever-so-tiny chance to win against Tim Lincecum. Over/under on Lincecum strikeouts today? Let’s go with eight.
Meta: New Look, Same Adequate Taste
Wherein I discuss the changes to the site that you’re probably noticing right about now.
Enhanced Box Score: Giants 3, Cubs 0 – May 14, 2011
It sucks that the game was called early, but, let’s face it, the Cubs weren’t coming back tonight.
Justin Berg is Headed Back to Iowa
The Cubs had to send somebody out in order to activate Doug Davis for his start this evening, and the unfortunate soul is reliever Justin Berg. Berg had a 4.09 ERA over 11 innings and six appearances in his brief stint with the team. The move was expected, and demonstrates how committed the Cubs are [...]
Aramis Ramirez for Three-Hole and Other Bullets – May 14, 2011
Tonight’s game against the Giants will be the first Saturday night game at Wrigley Field in nine years, and the first time one was actually scheduled in 13 years (the one nine years ago was a part of the Darryl Kile doubleheader). I suspect there will be a nice crowd in attendance. Be good. Mike [...]
Whither Tyler Colvin?
By Brett on May 15, 2011
The Chicago Cubs are finally considering sending Tyler Colvin to AAA Iowa. They are also beginning to suspect man has landed on the moon.
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