June 2011

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Would the Chicago Cubs Trade Ryan Dempster?

Would the Chicago Cubs Trade Ryan Dempster?

Chicago Cubs starter Ryan Dempster figures to be the subject of many trade rumors in the next month or so. But the question remains: would the Cubs even consider dealing him?

Carlos Zambrano is Chill and Other Bullets

Carlos Zambrano is Chill and Other Bullets

Randy Wells is feeling good, Mike Quade doesn’t seem to know how bad the Cubs are, Chris Carpenter is a future closer, and Carlos Zambrano probably won’t blow up again at the Cell this year.

God’s Wrath Watch: Marlon Byrd Could Be Back in Two Weeks

God’s Wrath Watch: Marlon Byrd Could Be Back in Two Weeks

Byrd’s recovery is going well, and he could be rehabbing in Iowa in as little as a week.

Enhanced Box Score: Yankees 10, Cubs 4 – June 19, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Yankees 10, Cubs 4 – June 19, 2011

This just in: the Cubs are not better than the Yankees.

Obsessive Zambrano Trade Watch: Yankees Have No Interest? Not So Fast

Obsessive Zambrano Trade Watch: Yankees Have No Interest? Not So Fast

One source says the Yankees are heavily scouting Zambrano for a trade. Another says “it’s all b.s.” The truth usually lies somewhere in the middle.

Happy Father’s Day and Other Bullets

Happy Father’s Day and Other Bullets

Ken Rosenthal gets quotes from Carlos Zambrano during yesterday’s game, Mike Quade doesn’t like ties, and Carlos Pena is a freight train.

Enhanced Box Score: Yankees 4, Cubs 3 – June 18, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Yankees 4, Cubs 3 – June 18, 2011

The Cubs will never win three in a row again for the rest of time.

Larry Rothschild Loves Carlos Zambrano and Other Bullets

Larry Rothschild Loves Carlos Zambrano and Other Bullets

The Yankees new pitching coach sounds like he would mind working with Z again. Doug Davis’ start, Wrigley’s noise, Cubs/Sox popularity, and premium seats also feature today.