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Why the 2011 Milwaukee Brewers Will Suck

Why the 2011 Milwaukee Brewers Will Suck

By Brett on March 16, 2011

Editor’s Note: Yes, it’s that time of year again – the time for us to settle back into our protective bubble where the Chicago Cubs are destined for greatness, and every other team in the National League Central is bound for spectacular failure. If you’d care to check out last year’s fare: St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary | Tagged Astros, Blue Jays, Brewers, Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Mets, Nationals, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Reds, Royals | 25 Responses

The Yankees and Nationals Have Been Scouting Carlos Silva

The Yankees and Nationals Have Been Scouting Carlos Silva

By Brett on March 13, 2011

At this point, no one but Chicago Cubs management is hoping Carlos Silva makes the team’s rotation. And no one (perhaps but Cubs management) expects him to, either. That’s why it’s not particularly surprising to learn that teams have been showing up at Silva’s Spring starts to see how he looks. Specifically, the New York [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors, MLB News and Rumors | Tagged Carlos Silva, Chicago Cubs, Mariners, Milton Bradley, Nationals, Reds, Yankees | 4 Responses

Why the 2011 Cincinnati Reds Will Suck

Why the 2011 Cincinnati Reds Will Suck

By Brett on March 2, 2011

Editor’s Note: Yes, it’s that time of year again – the time for us to settle back into our protective bubble where the Chicago Cubs are destined for greatness, and every other team in the National League Central is bound for spectacular failure. If you’d care to check out last year’s fare: St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, MLB News and Rumors | Tagged Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Milton Bradley, Nationals, Padres, Phillies, Pirates, Rangers, Reds, Ted Lilly | 19 Responses

Obsessive Pujols Watch: Prognosticators Don’t See Albert Pujols in Chicago

Obsessive Pujols Watch: Prognosticators Don’t See Albert Pujols in Chicago

By Brett on February 23, 2011

Prognosticating about prognosticating.

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors, MLB News and Rumors | Tagged Cardinals, Nationals, Red Sox, Royals, Yankees | 3 Responses

Is Sean Marshall an Option for the Rotation?

Is Sean Marshall an Option for the Rotation?

By Brett on February 1, 2011

After dealing Tom Gorzelanny, the Chicago Cubs are faced with the prospect of having an all right-handed rotation. Some would contend that having a lefty among your five starters (rather than just starting your five best) is a luxury, not a necessity – and a team would be foolish to start a lefty just for [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs, Kerry Wood, Nationals, Randy Wells, Sean Marshall | 9 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Plenty of Interest in Tom Gorzelanny

Lukewarm Stove: Plenty of Interest in Tom Gorzelanny

By Brett on January 17, 2011

The starting pitching glut continues to threaten Tom Gorzelanny’s existence as a Chicago Cub, and, indeed, the Cubs are hearing from a number of teams about the lefty. The Washington Nationals are the latest to showing interest, according to a major-league source. The New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles have been said to be interested [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Dodgers, Mets, Nationals, Orioles | 3 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Rangers Close to Landing Brandon Webb

Lukewarm Stove: Rangers Close to Landing Brandon Webb

By Brett on December 21, 2010

Confirming earlier rumors, the Chicago Cubs no longer look like a solid bet to sign Brandon Webb. Instead, it’s looking increasingly likely that Webb will end up with the Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals continued to show strong interest in Brandon Webb on Tuesday, while a third reported suitor, the Chicago Cubs, [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors, MLB News and Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Nationals, Rangers | 2 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Brandon Webb to Decide on a Team Soon

Lukewarm Stove: Brandon Webb to Decide on a Team Soon

By Brett on December 17, 2010

It’s a very lukewarm Friday, apparently. One of the Chicago Cubs’ few free agent targets this offseason, Brandon Webb, is set to make his decision in the next few days. Free-agent pitcher Brandon Webb is likely to pick a team within the next couple of days, a source told FanHouse. Multiple teams remain in the [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Nationals, Rangers | 4 Responses

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  • When the Music's Over That's interesting, as that would surpass your original mid-70s estimate, which likely didn't expect a .400 start. Very bullish. I like it, but don't... – May 23, 1:56 PM
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