September 2011
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Series Preview: Brewers v. Cubs, September 19 – September 21, 2011
It’s a homestand of extremes, with the Cubs welcoming the Brewers after taking down the Astros.
Steve Clevenger and Rafael Dolis to Chicago
Another couple “youngsters” set to join the Cubs in Chicago, but you might not actually see much of them on the field.
The Many Suitors of Prince Fielder
The Chicago Cubs aren’t the only team that might make a match for Prince Fielder – and they aren’t the only one that isn’t a perfect fit.
Ryne Sandberg Could Be a PR Boost and Other Bullets
He’ll be considered for managerial openings anyway, but he could have extra value in Chicago. Carlos Pena disagrees with Mike Quade, Starlin Castro isn’t happy, and folks are still coming to Wrigley Field.
Enhanced Box Score: Astros 3, Cubs 2 – September 18, 2011
Can’t win them all, even against the Astros. Apparently.
Ryan Dempster Still Not Ready to Commit to 2012 Cubs and Other Bullets
Mike Quade “needs” Carlos Pena and Aramis Ramirez in the lineup, the Cubs’ bullpen corps and minor league relief corps are stacked, Tony LaRussa laughs, and Ryne Sandberg is getting promoted.
Enhanced Box Score: Astros 1, Cubs 2 – September 17, 2011
To be the worst, you have to lose to the worst. So, I guess the Cubs aren’t the worst.
DJ LeMahieu Should Be Getting Starts Over Darwin Barney
By Brett on September 19, 2011
At worst, LeMahieu should (have) be(en) several games in a row this month to show what he can do at second base. At best, he should be the favorite to win the 2B job next Spring.
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