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For Shame - Wherein I Address the Milton Bradley Question Paul Sullivan Would Not
bleachernation.com - 7/7/2009
For Shame - Wherein I Address the Milton Bradley Question Paul Sullivan Would Not
— bleachernation.com — Although I often bang the drum for “new media” in world still dominated by the “old media,”... I do not fancy myself one of those hateful bloggers, filled with nothing but spite for traditional sportswriters. Frankly, I find many of them to be excellent writers, and I ... (more) For Shame - Wherein I Address the Milton Bradley ...

Comments vote down acecubbie acecubbie posted 7/7/2009posted this
chicagotribune.com - 7/9/2009
Alfonso Soriano upset over latest benching
— chicagotribune.com — Chicago Cubs left fielder surprised manager Lou Piniella yanked him from lineup > Slumping left-fielder Alfonso Soriano... sat for the third time in eight games Wednesday and isn't ... (more) Alfonso Soriano upset over latest benching

Comments vote down Digital Sports Daily found this 7/9/2009found this
thefriendlyblogfines.com - 7/14/2009
Thoughts and Observations From the 1st Half
— thefriendlyblogfines.com — What we've found out about the 2009 Chicago Cubs and what's to come.... (more) Thoughts and Observations From the 1st Half

Comments vote down thefriendlyblogfines thefriendlyblogfines posted 7/14/2009posted this
Alfonso Soriano: Not Good Enough To Complain
zonersports.com - 7/9/2009
Alfonso Soriano: Not Good Enough To Complain
— zonersports.com — So the overpaid, .230/.292/.414 hitting, terrible in left-field Cubs “Star” apparently doesn’t like to get a day... off without notice. From the Trib : But Soriano was miffed when he learned his name wasn’t in the starting lineup Wednesday after he had a pair of hits ... (more) Alfonso Soriano: Not Good Enough To Complain

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 7/9/2009posted this
Just shut up and do your job…
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 7/9/2009
Just shut up and do your job…
— athbloggs.blogspot.com — Alfonso Soriano was benched for the third time in eight games Wednesday and isn't happy about it.... When manager Lou Piniella spoke to Soriano last week in Pittsburgh and told him he would be giving him a few more days off, Soriano said he understood. But Soriano was upset when he saw that his ... (more) Just shut up and do your job…

Comments vote down Around The Horn Around The Horn posted 7/9/2009posted this
Qualified Links
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 7/10/2009
Qualified Links
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — A new camera system is being installed in every Major League ballpark to measure the exact location... and speed of the ball on every part of the field, as well as where the players are. This will allow for a better statistical analysis of the game in a lot of ways. Joe Morgan is not ... (more) Qualified Links

Comments vote down jdyme1 jdyme1 posted 7/10/2009posted this
Your New Cubs Lineup
zonersports.com - 7/3/2009
Your New Cubs Lineup
— zonersports.com — Just watched the Cubs smash 2 homers in bottom of the first. DLee is raking and hitting... for power again. So call it spitballin’ or call it a whim. But here is a way — at least to try for a spell — to get Soriano and Bradley out of their funks. Here is your new Cubs lineup once ... (more) Your New Cubs Lineup

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 7/3/2009posted this
thefriendlyblogfines.com - 7/3/2009
Live Blog: Cubs vs. Brewers 7/3/09
— thefriendlyblogfines.com — Live blogging the Cubs-Brewers game today. Carlos Zambrano vs. Jeff Suppan at Wrigley Field. Cubs are 2.5... games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. (more) Live Blog: Cubs vs. Brewers 7/3/09

Comments vote down thefriendlyblogfines thefriendlyblogfines posted 7/3/2009posted this
Cubs could be in real trouble now
i94sports.com - 7/9/2009
Cubs could be in real trouble now
— i94sports.com — The Cubs managed to ruin all of the momentum they had built up from a nice series... with the Brewers over the weekend by dropping two of three to the Atlanta Braves at home. I chalked up last night’s loss to a solid effort by Javier Vasquez, and it was. But the Cubs once again came out ... (more) Cubs could be in real trouble now

Comments vote down rexjaybels rexjaybels posted 7/9/2009posted this
thefriendlyblogfines.com - 7/18/2009
Live Blog: Cubs @ Nationals 7/18/09
— thefriendlyblogfines.com — Live blogging the Cubs/Nationals game tonight, starts at 7:05 PM ET in Washington. A couple of impressive... rookie right-handers in Randy Wells and Jordan Zimmerman on the mound. (more) Live Blog: Cubs @ Nationals 7/18/09

Comments vote down thefriendlyblogfines thefriendlyblogfines posted 7/18/2009posted this
Soriano Starting To Hit, Cubs In 1st Place
zonersports.com - 7/27/2009
Soriano Starting To Hit, Cubs In 1st Place
— zonersports.com — And it’s about time. I wish someone would have asked Soriano about what adjustments he made or... what he did differently to snap out of it. Were there any? From the Trib: Alfonso Soriano always has been a streaky hitter, but he never has experienced as many highs and lows as this year.  ... (more) Soriano Starting To Hit, Cubs In 1st Place

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 7/27/2009posted this
Baseball’s Most Immovable Players
rumorsandrants.com - 7/27/2009
Baseball’s Most Immovable Players
— rumorsandrants.com — With all this talk about the baseball’s trading deadline and players who might be changing teams, Buster... Olney had an interesting item in his blog today. I’m not the world’s biggest Buster fan, as evidenced by one several posts I’ve done ripping him in the past. But ... (more) Baseball’s Most Immovable Players

Comments vote down ryphilli ryphilli posted 7/27/2009posted this
“It’s gonna happen.” Really?
i94sports.com - 7/22/2009
“It’s gonna happen.” Really?
— i94sports.com — Jayson Werth hits a game winning 3-run homer, the Phillies win again, the Cubs lose again. We’ve... seen the script to last night’s game before, though maybe the ending has changed a bit for dramatics. The Cubs get stellar pitching from a starter, some nice work from bullpen ... (more) “It’s gonna happen.” Really?

Comments vote down rexjaybels rexjaybels posted 7/22/2009posted this
Ray Of Sunshine On An Otherwise Dreary Day (Your First-Place Chicago Cubs Edition)
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 7/28/2009
Ray Of Sunshine On An Otherwise Dreary Day (Your First-Place Chicago Cubs Edition)
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — I’m taking the bar exam today and tomorrow, so I’m not exactly in the cheeriest mood. Which... is why it was nice to wake up to an extra-inning walk-off win for the Cubbies this morning. Here’s the video . “Deep to center for Soriaaaano….GOOONNNEEE!!!”  ... (more) Ray Of Sunshine On An Otherwise Dreary Day (Your ...

Comments vote down jdyme1 jdyme1 posted 7/28/2009posted this
Opposite directions for Cubs and Brewers
i94sports.com - 7/28/2009
Opposite directions for Cubs and Brewers
— i94sports.com — The Chicago Cubs won on 13 innings last night on an Alfonso Soriano grand slam. The Milwaukee... Brewers on the other hand were the victims of the grand slam, two in fact, both hit by Josh Willingham in consecutive innings. So while the Cubs have managed to claw their way into first place ... (more) Opposite directions for Cubs and Brewers

Comments vote down rexjaybels rexjaybels posted 7/28/2009posted this
suntimes.com - 7/4/2009
Soriano to go someplace else
— suntimes.com — Alfonso Soriano's time in the leadoff spot is ending, at least for now.... (more) Soriano to go someplace else

Comments vote down The Hot Corner found this 7/4/2009found this
Qualified Links
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 7/9/2009
Qualified Links
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — Top ten moments in Chicago sports in the last decade. They aren’t all good either. Yikes. [... Pippen Ain't Easy ] Soriano is upset about his recent benching. Here’s what I have to say about that: Hit. [ Tribune ] Tallon cleaned up most of his mess regarding the Blackhawks ... (more) Qualified Links

Comments vote down jdyme1 jdyme1 posted 7/9/2009posted this
cubbiescrib.com - 7/13/2009
Cubs Finish First Half Where They Began - All Even
— cubbiescrib.com — It’s the All-Star break, and the Chicago Cubs are right where they were when they started the... season - at .500. A half-year of sometimes wild, sometimes incredibly frustrating games has yielded 43 wins and 43 losses for the defending division ... (more) Cubs Finish First Half Where They Began - All Even

Comments vote down Josh Q. Public found this 7/13/2009found this
Cubs beat Astros in 13 inn.
chicagotribune.com - 7/28/2009
Cubs beat Astros in 13 inn.
— chicagotribune.com — Circus-like atmosphere as Zambrano shines, ex-Cub gets tossed > Alfonso Soriano's grand slam with no one out... in the 13th inning gave the Cubs a 5-1 victory over Houston, retaining ... (more) Cubs beat Astros in 13 inn.

Comments vote down SPORTSbyBROOKS found this 7/28/2009found this
voices.washingtonpost.com - 7/1/2009
Nationals Journal - Dukes Optioned To Class AAA
— voices.washingtonpost.com — >>I honestly believe we will see (traded) two out of Guzman, Johnson, Dunn, Willingham and Dukes go... along with young pitcher. Posted by: soundbloke Not so sure. We're hearing the same thing today that we heard about Bowden all those years--that the ... (more) Nationals Journal - Dukes Optioned To Class AAA

Comments vote down Federal Baseball found this 7/1/2009found this
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