July 2011

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MLB Trade Deadline Update: Around the League, and Impact to the Cubs

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Around the League, and Impact to the Cubs

What’s happening around baseball, and how it potentially affects the Chicago Cubs.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Cardinals 13 – July 30, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Cardinals 13 – July 30, 2011

Five run lead? Pfft. No lead is too much for the Cubs to overcome! Er, I mean, blow.

Have the Cubs Pulled Carlos Pena and Marlon Byrd Off the Market?

Have the Cubs Pulled Carlos Pena and Marlon Byrd Off the Market?

There are reports floating around that the Cubs are not inclined to trade either Byrd or Pena. Why, Jim? Why?

Trade Deadline Blogathon: Hour One

Trade Deadline Blogathon: Hour One

The first update on 24 straight hours of blogging up to the trade deadline.

Open Thread: Post All Trade Rumors and News Here Until the 24-Hour Trade Deadline Blogathon Begins

Open Thread: Post All Trade Rumors and News Here Until the 24-Hour Trade Deadline Blogathon Begins

I need beauty rest in advance of stupidly staying up for 24 hours straight to bring you massive amounts of trade rumor and news coverage.

Rumor: Braves Considering Marlon Byrd

Rumor: Braves Considering Marlon Byrd

Finally, a Marlon Byrd rumor surfaces. The Braves might like him to fill their void in center field.

Is Aramis Ramirez Not Being Traded Because Jim Hendry is a Lame Duck?

Is Aramis Ramirez Not Being Traded Because Jim Hendry is a Lame Duck?

Both Ramirez and Hendry sought to clarify whether Ramirez would be traded yesterday, but each only muddied the waters further. So what’s really going on? I have some thoughts.

Andrew Cashner Will Save the Season and Other Bullets

Andrew Cashner Will Save the Season and Other Bullets

Andrew Cashner is set to throw off the mound today, Jim Hendry thinks a couple tweaks are in order, Mike Quade says good pitching is all you need, Tyler Colvin won’t be playing 1st any time soon, and Aramis Ramirez is insightful.