June 2011
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Casey Coleman to Chicago, Brad Snyder to Oblivion
Maybe the bullpen won’t be an excuse to leave Matt Garza in for 150 pitches today.
Nobody Criticizes Mike Quade Anymore and Other Bullets
Not sure how he’s getting off scot-free. More on Zambrano, the bullpen, Angel Guzman, Randy Wells, Trevor Gretzky, Reed Johnson, Jeff Baker, and free agent compensation.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Phillies 7 – June 10, 2011
Or, what could have been if Mike Quade had even the most fundamental grasp of when to pull a pitcher.
Ryan Dempster’s Hip is Fine and Other Bullets
I know that doesn’t really ease your mind (or mine). Zambrano’s temper, Halladay’s dominance, Andrew Cashner’s shoulder, Jeff Baker and Reed Johnson’s stop at Iowa, and Wrigley Field’s pleasant atmosphere feature.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Phillies 3 – June 9, 2011
Despite what LL Cool J suggests, you may call it a comeback.
Series Preview: Cubs v. Phillies, June 9 – June 12, 2011
Onward and upward. Or sideward. Or downward.
Are Jim Hendry’s Days Numbered?
By Brett on June 9, 2011
It’s becoming harder and harder to see a long-term future with Jim Hendry in it as the Cubs’ organizational leader. At least two prominent sportswriters agree.
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