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Revisiting ‘03: Defense wins championships?
Revisiting ‘03: Defense wins championships?
marlinmaniac.com — Welcome back to Revisiting ‘03, a series in which we look at the 2003 World Series champion Florida Marlins through my new sabermetric lenses. Today, I wanted to talk about the often ballyhooed cliche of “defense wins championships.” As of late, defense has gotten more and more ... (more) Revisiting ‘03: Defense wins championships?
Stars on the Move?
Stars on the Move?
bringingheat.com — This offseason, the Cubs have several decisions to make that aren’t centered around Milton Bradley. One superstar in particular is the most intriguing, and that player is Derrek Lee. Derrek has had a solid career with the Cubs since coming over from Florida for Hee Seop Choi, but his contract ... (more) Stars on the Move?

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Offseason Issues Not Named Milton
Offseason Issues Not Named Milton
bleachernation.com — Obviously moving outfielder Milton Bradley is the Chicago Cubs’ top offseason priority. You might even say, it’s an obsessive priority (ha - self referential!). But we all know there are other holes in this club - not to mention the hole that moving Bradley will create. The ... (more) Offseason Issues Not Named Milton
Samardzija Crushed During Donkey Show in Tijuana?  Only the Muskbox Knows for Sure
Samardzija Crushed During Donkey Show in Tijuana? Only the Muskbox Knows for Sure
hirejimessian.com — In this week’s Muskbox , we speculate on Jeff Samardzija’s sexual perversions, we give Reed Johnson the Mark DeRosa treatment, we torment Ed Hartig, and we RUIN WRIGLEY FIELD! What happened to Jeff Samardzija to allow Thomas Diamond to take his spot in Mexico? Is Samardzija ... (more) Samardzija Crushed During Donkey Show in Tijuana? Only ...
Gonzalez Wins a Gold Glove, Kouzmanoff Does Not
friarforecast.com — by Daniel Gettinger The National League Gold Glove winners were announced today. Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez won his second consecutive gold glove. Despite heavy support from the Padres and the San Diego media, Kevin Kouzmanoff, who set ... (more) Gonzalez Wins a Gold Glove, Kouzmanoff Does Not
Revisting ‘03: Speed Kills
Revisting ‘03: Speed Kills
marlinmaniac.com — Continuing our Revisiting ‘03 series, today we look at one of the most interesting factors of that 2003 team, a factor that the Marlins’ brass often says it attempts to emulate in their recent team designs. That’s right, today we’re looking at speed. Now, I’m not a ... (more) Revisting ‘03: Speed Kills
Path of the Pros: Derrek Lee
Path of the Pros: Derrek Lee
cubscore.com — Full Story: Chicago Cubs : CBSSports.com MLB Team News (more) Path of the Pros: Derrek Lee
Bad News:  Bradley Could Be Back in Blue in 2010
Bad News: Bradley Could Be Back in Blue in 2010
cubscore.com — This is the worst news I have heard in a long time as a Cubs fan.? Yes, worse then Aramis Ramirez out with an injury or when D-Lee got hurt a couple years ago.? Milton Bradley could be back as a Cub in 2010. Full Story: Chicago Cubs : CBSSports.com MLB Team News (more) Bad News: Bradley Could Be Back in Blue in 2010
Josh Vitters is Getting Better Defensively
Josh Vitters is Getting Better Defensively
bleachernation.com — Considered the Chicago Cubs’ top positional prospect, and top overall prospect since the moment the team made him the third pick in the 2007 draft, the primary knock on Josh Vitters has been his defense. A third baseman by trade, few scouts give him much of a chance to stick at the ... (more) Josh Vitters is Getting Better Defensively
TCB All-Decade Project: Reviewing 2004
talkingchicagobaseball.com — After 2003 ended in such disappointment Cubs fans quickly turned to the hope of 2004. The Cubs would be stacked again after what was believed to be a solid offseason for Jim Hendry. Greg Maddux was brought in as a free agent to complete the starting staff, Hee Seop Choi was traded for Derrek ... (more) TCB All-Decade Project: Reviewing 2004
Koyie Hill is an Awesome Guy
Koyie Hill is an Awesome Guy
bleachernation.com — Chicago Cubs catcher Koyie Hill stepped up for the team this year when Geovany Soto struggled and got hurt. No, Hill didn’t replace Soto’s 2008 production, but he gave the Cubs another option behind the plate, played good defense, and caught a good game. He did all that after ... (more) Koyie Hill is an Awesome Guy
Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
bleachernation.com — There are so many Chicago Cubs rumors to report in this post that you are hereby forewarned about the semi-stream of consciousness that will follow. ESPNChicago’s Bruce Levine recently held a chat, which produced a whole lot of Chicago Cubs rumor nuggety goodness. Here’s the ... (more) Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
Some Team Wins Some Series
Some Team Wins Some Series
bleachernation.com — Apparently there is still baseball going on, and some team won some kind of contest last night. It seems to be a big deal to some people. Frankly, I have no clue what they’re talking about. Go Cubs. Related posts: Sean Marshall Wins the Fifth Starter Spot, Aaron Heilman Wins, um, a ... (more) Some Team Wins Some Series