September 2011

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Darwin Barney Playing “Real Well” of Late and Other Inaccurate Bullets

Darwin Barney Playing “Real Well” of Late and Other Inaccurate Bullets

If “real well” means a .600 OPS, then I agree. Matt Garza is having a good year, the Cubs’ bullpen is getting taxed, and DJ LeMahieu hearts the bench.

Enhanced Box Score: Astros 3, Cubs 4 – September 16, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Astros 3, Cubs 4 – September 16, 2011

The Astros ain’t the worst team in baseball for nothing.

Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Epstein, Friedman, Beane, Hahn, Coppolella, Shapiro, Sandberg, Kenney

Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Epstein, Friedman, Beane, Hahn, Coppolella, Shapiro, Sandberg, Kenney

More news and rumors than you can shake a stick at. I don’t actually know what that expression means. Point is: there’s a ton of info to pass along.

Series Preview: Astros v. Cubs, September 16 – September 18, 2011

Series Preview: Astros v. Cubs, September 16 – September 18, 2011

The Cubs head home for their final homestand on the 2011 season.

Hoping the Cubs Can Grab Logan Morrison in the Offseason and Other Bullets

Hoping the Cubs Can Grab Logan Morrison in the Offseason and Other Bullets

The Marlins’ outfielder is likely to be dealt, and the Cubs should sprint to the Fish. Kerry Wood will probably play next year, but he wants folks to ease up on Andrew Cashner. Bryan LaHair’s versatility will help his case for a 2012 roster spot.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Reds 8 – September 15, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Reds 8 – September 15, 2011

That’s a healthy series loss for the Cubs.

Last Chance to Help Bleacher Nation Win a Big-Time Award

Last Chance to Help Bleacher Nation Win a Big-Time Award

Your help would be greatly appreciated. And it’s incredibly easy.

Meet the Cubs’ GM Candidates Cheat Sheet: Brian Cashman

Meet the Cubs’ GM Candidates Cheat Sheet: Brian Cashman

The New York Yankees’ GM is the first up in a series of posts running down the high points of the various Chicago Cubs’ GM candidates.