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Wait, That's Sammy Sosa?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +0000

Recently, someone came across a picture of former Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa at a charity event. Here is Sammy Sosa Before Here is Sammy Sosa Today: (Picture courtesy of SI.com )

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What Is Going On With Sammy Sosa?

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:47:37 +0000

After reading this tweet and following the link supplied by Jimmy Traina, I had to quickly post this. Does anyone know what is going on with Sammy Sosa? As Traina’s tweet wonders, did Sosa get a facelift? Botox? Is he possibly dealing with vitiligo (the disease Michael Jackson ...

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Cubs' Lilly will miss start of season

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:41:58 +0000

Left-hander has surgery because shoulder wasn't getting better > Ted Lilly will miss the start of the 2010 season after undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Hire Jim Essian found this 2 days ago on chicagotribune.com

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Cubs 3B prospect Vitters: 'Think I'm pretty well-rounded'

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:48:33 +0000

Chicago > MESA, Ariz. -- As Cubs fans spend yet another off-season marinating in angst, top prospect Josh Vitters retains his Southern California cool and a budding star's confidence.

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It's Holliday season

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:13:04 +0000

Cardinals have exclusive negotiating rights for two weeks before the slugger hits the open market in free agency.

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Weekend Update ... Talkin' Cubs Rumors

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:27:43 +0000

The first two days of the off-season have seen quite a bit of movement across the league ... except for on the North Side of Chicago. The Cubs completed their organizational meetings on Friday in Arizona and other than Reed Johnson and Rich Harden declaring free agency, not much out of the ...

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Preview: Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:01:35 +0000

Tonight at 8:15 ET, the MLB Network will televise the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game. This is exactly what I was talking about when I suggested the MLB Network show a rising stars game for high school and college players. This is really great for the game of baseball.

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Rub My Belly II

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:11:00 +0000

Look at the Cardinals fan laughing at him. Hello! You're laughing at him? You're the one wearing a Cardinals jersey!

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Could Sammy Sosa’s Pale Appearance Be the Result of Vitiligo Brought on By Steroid Use?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:54:53 +0000

A post that we made here on Friday afternoon regarding Sammy Sosa’s shockingly white appearance (hat tip again to Jimmy Traina ) kicked off a flurry of activity around the web (for example: here , here , and here ) and rightfully so. The pictures are jarring. It’s been a ...

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Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll Find Out

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:58:25 +0000

One of the worst kept secrets of Jim Hendry’s tenure as the general manager of the Chicago Cubs is his lust for outfielder Austin Kearns. Hendry repeatedly - and publicly - tried to acquire the then young stud from the Cincinnati Reds, only to be rebuffed by outrageous return demands. ...

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Johnson, Harden file for free agency

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:33:37 +0000

By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com 11/05/09 7:41 PM EST CHICAGO -- The Cubs' Reed Johnson and Rich Harden didn't waste any time. Johnson and Harden were among the 79 Major League players who filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day they were eligible to do so. Johnson, Harden, John Grabow, ...

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The Hot Stove is Here!

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:04:01 +0000

Baseball season is fun and all, except when the Yankees win, but it is almost as exciting when it ends because baseball offseason is one of the greatest things ever. Wild rumors, crazy free agent contracts, and plenty of great debate. At times, and especially if you are dumb enough to root for ...

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AFL Quick Hit: Has Donald Veal Turned The Corner?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:57:55 +0000

Donald Veal, acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2008 Rule V draft, may finally be displaying the talent that many have believed he possessed. He has struggled since being promoted to Double-A in 2007 (with the Cubs) to the point that the Pirates tried him out of the bullpen last season...

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Friday Night Fukudome: Hendry vs. Williams

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:16:10 +0000

The offseason has officially begun. As we wait in fear of how Jim Hendry can make the 2010 version of the Cubs worse than the 2009 version, White Sox fans are likely doing the same. Kenny Williams has taken an early lead on head-scratching moves, officially trading for Mark Teahen today. So, ...

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Chicago Cubs and new owner Tom Ricketts expected to petition for 2014 All-Star Game

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:22:43 +0000

Chicago Cubs and new owner Tom Ricketts expected to petition for 2014 All-Star Game.

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Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “I Thought Skeletor Was Evil” Edition

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:20:04 +0000

Joe Girardi has always been a weird-looking dude. But until the folks at Halos Heaven pointed it out, I didn’t realize how much he looks like Skeletor . Apparently, he used whatever the opposite of power of Greyskull is (the power of Snake Mountain?) on his way home from winning the ...

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Batting Stance Guy

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:11:00 +0000

This guy is pretty good. Some of these batting stances are really close, but others not so much!

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Rich Harden and Reed Johnson are Free Agents

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:26:34 +0000

It certainly didn’t take long for Chicago Cubs pitcher Rich Harden and reserve outfielder Reed Johnson to file for free agency . Thursday, the day after the World Series concluded, was the first day that players could file for free agency - they have 15 days to do so. Harden and Johnson ...

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Nine Year Old Yankees Fans Finally Get Their Championship

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:01:06 +0000

After what must have felt like an eternity, it finally happened. After years and years of disappointment and despair, happiness and joy finally reigned down on a forlorn franchise and its fans. Yes, ladies and gentleman, after nearly a full decade without a World Series championship, New ...

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Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:37:35 +0000

The free agency classifications are out, and there are no surprises. Relievers John Grabow and Kevin Gregg are Type A free agents (first round compensation) and Rich Harden is a Type B free agent (sandwich pick compensation). These classifications are interesting in that they demonstrate the ...

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