September 2012

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Series Preview: Cubs v. Diamondbacks, September 28 – September 30, 2012

By Brett on September 28, 2012

Will the Cubs win a game out West ever again?

Posted in Series Previews | 37 Responses

Darwin Barney Goes for Another Record Tonight and Other Bullets

Darwin Barney Goes for Another Record Tonight and Other Bullets

By Brett on September 28, 2012

He can’t get enough. Dale Sveum and Chris Volstad remain disconnected, Starlin Castro likes his strong arm, and when is a “sell” trade a good idea?

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | 74 Responses

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Rockies 7 – September 27, 2012

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Rockies 7 – September 27, 2012

By Brett on September 27, 2012

It’s a sweep for the Rockies.

Posted in Enhanced Box Scores | 55 Responses

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Rockies (2:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Rockies (2:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

By Brett on September 27, 2012

A sweep is on the table today.

Posted in Pre-Gamin' | 12 Responses

Jed Hoyer Speaks: Free Agent Spending, Needing Pitchers, Evaluating Youngsters, Ian Stewart

Jed Hoyer Speaks: Free Agent Spending, Needing Pitchers, Evaluating Youngsters, Ian Stewart

By Brett on September 27, 2012

The Cubs’ GM says the team will be “active” in the free agent market, and needs starting pitching. So, are we excited?

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Chicago Cubs Rumors | 114 Responses

Chris Volstad Learned a Lot This Year and Other Bullets

Chris Volstad Learned a Lot This Year and Other Bullets

By Brett on September 27, 2012

It hasn’t really shown up on the stat sheet, though. Dale Sveum rues another bone-head play, and Albert Almora digs video.

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | 63 Responses

Something Nice: Adam Greenberg Will Get an At-Bat with the Marlins

Something Nice: Adam Greenberg Will Get an At-Bat with the Marlins

By Brett on September 27, 2012

The Miami Marlins elect to do something positive in an otherwise dismal season.

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, MLB News and Rumors | 105 Responses

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 0, Rockies 6 – September 26, 2012

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 0, Rockies 6 – September 26, 2012

By Brett on September 27, 2012

Another rainy loss in Colorado.

Posted in Enhanced Box Scores | 23 Responses

Fresno Cubs Fan It seemed that a large portion of those late runs by the Cub pitchers were assisted by a few pop/fly balls that were lost... – Mar 10, 4:03 AM
Joshua Edwards "The interesting thing about the signing: Diaz seems like the kind of guy the Cardinals develop easily from within (voodoo magic), not the kind... – Mar 10, 3:31 AM
DocPeterWimsey Tut, tut: we all know that platooning guys ruins their timings and *lowers* their OPS! Seriously, though, given the nature of OPS+, it... – Mar 10, 12:06 AM
Serious Cubs Fan Its crazy how violent Baez's swing is. Including Soler for that matter (not to the same degree though) – Mar 09, 11:26 PM
bsblldrm That's always a plus – Mar 09, 11:09 PM
Jason P I actually have high hopes for Sweeney. For his career, he's produced about 3.5 WAR per 600 plate appearances with a bad but not... – Mar 09, 10:57 PM
hansman Anyone wHo is CounTing on Lake THis year deserVes To be ran THrougH THe Hunger Games. Jesus, Try Typing on a keyboard were leTTers... – Mar 09, 10:52 PM
DarthHater At least he didn't call you fat. – Mar 09, 10:51 PM
bsblldrm While we're on the topic of Brandon Phillips, I tweeted him a bunch of times last season giving him crap about how Barney's better... – Mar 09, 10:46 PM
Kyle Lake's SSS and massive underlying peripheral problems have been laid out before. Schierholtz and to a lesser degree Ruggiano have both been platoon protected... – Mar 09, 10:42 PM
Funn Dave "and no amount of pretending that scrimmages have the same meaning as regular games or projecting your own values onto other people is going... – Mar 09, 10:31 PM

Spring Training Miscellany: Brewers 8, Cubs 10 – March 9, 2014
9 Mar 2014

The Cubs won a back-and-forth affair to climb to 5-6 on the Spring.

(18 Comments)
Cardinals Sign Cuban Shortstop Aledmys Diaz to a Four-Year Deal, Cubs Were Involved
9 Mar 2014

Terms haven't yet been disclosed, but he figures to slide into a reserve role with the Cardinals.

(8 Comments)
Edwin Jackson and His Fastballs and Other Bullets
9 Mar 2014

When Jackson went fastball-only in his start on Friday, apparently it wasn't something he'd discussed with the coaches.

(57 Comments)
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs 9, Reds 0 – March 8, 2014
8 Mar 2014

The Cubs can win big in fake games, too!

(27 Comments)
Lukewarm Stove: Ervin Santana Now Wants a One-Year Deal, Any Sense for Cubs?
8 Mar 2014

For me, the answer is probably not. But I'm open to the discussion.

(52 Comments)
Darwin Barney’s Value as a Shortstop and Other Bullets
8 Mar 2014

As the Cubs' second baseman plans for his future, showing versatility can only help.

(24 Comments)
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs 3, Angels 2; Indians 7, Cubs 2 – March 7, 2014
7 Mar 2014

The Cubs split their split squad action today.

(18 Comments)

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