Pirates
Lukewarm Stove: Angels Still Looking at Derrek Lee
Following their trade for starter Dan Haren, the Los Angeles Angels are setting their sites on another need: a middle of the order bat, and preferably one that can play first base. Sources said Sunday night — after the Haren trade — that the Angels haven’t halted their pursuit of a power bat. Among the [...]
The Chicago Cubs Are Positive
Despite falling 10 games under .500, having lost ANOTHER series to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs’ players are still trying to stay positive about the season. “There’s always time,” pitcher Tom Gorzelanny said. “There’s definitely a lot of baseball to be played. We need to get going, we need to win some games here. [...]
The Mets Are Interested In Ted Lilly
Though the Chicago Cubs managed to pull out a shocking victory last night – against the mighty Pirates, no less – there is still reason to believe this team is not built for a playoff push. If true, it’s time to start considering which players can be unloaded, and which teams are interested. According to [...]
God’s Wrath Watch: John Grabow’s Knee is Jacked Up Again
It turns out that the mystery (convenient) knee problems that reliever John Grabow developed earlier this year when he was stinking were real problems. And they’re back. Grabow is expected to go on the disabled list today. Grabow entered Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning and retired the first batter, then [...]
Series Preview: Pirates v. Cubs, June 28 – June 30, 2010
The Chicago Cubs welcome the best team in the National League – at least according to the Cubs – the Pittsburgh Pirates. After all the weekend excitement, it will be nice to enjoy a laid back, relaxing series. Right? Amiright? Time for the Series Preview. The idea is to hook you up with the bare [...]
Series Preview: Cubs v. Brewers, June 8 – June 10, 2010
It’s Series Preview time again, as the Chicago Cubs head out to face the Milwaukee Brewers – the one team against whom the Cubs have played well this year. And Miller Park usually plays like Wrigley North, so it should be a fine reception for the Cubs. A refresher on the series preview here at [...]
So Maybe the Cubs Aren’t Talking Trades with the Angels
Yesterday we heard that the Chicago Cubs have been talking to the Los Angeles Angels about Derrek Lee and Xavier Nady, in whom the Angels would have interest to replace recently broken first baseman Kendry Morales. Cubs reporter Carrie Muskat says not so: There’s no truth to the rumors that the Angels have contacted the [...]
Some Fluff on Ron Santo
Ron Santo is a lot of fun to listen to. And the fact that he makes it that much fun despite his personal struggles – and his continued exclusion from baseball’s hallowed grounds – is truly impressive. There is no elevator leading directly to Ron Santo’s office, the WGN Radio booth, a perch sitting high [...]
