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Kerry Wood - September 2008

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The Chicago Cubs and the Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx
The Chicago Cubs and the Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx
homerderby.com — The Cubs are on the cover of the pre-playoff Sports Illustrated. Cub fans should be worried ...... because the Cubs have a bad trend going with SI covers.. (more) The Chicago Cubs and the Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx
Kerry Wood's Scary September
zonersports.com — Wood is definitely one of the better stories in baseball this season, but he’s penning a rather... scary ending. The stats read ugly: 3 1/3, 7 hits, 7 runs, 3 walks and 2 homers. His ERA since the All-Star game is over 5. (more) Kerry Wood's Scary September
Ben Sheets is Pretty Much Just Like Kerry Wood
Ben Sheets is Pretty Much Just Like Kerry Wood
rumorsandrants.com — It’s not often we actively root against an athlete, no matter how outrageous or annoying they are... (see Schilling, Curt). This is certainly the case with Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets. No, we don’t like him. He pitches for the Brewers and ... (more) Ben Sheets is Pretty Much Just Like Kerry Wood
Cubs Lose Again; Zambrano Leaves Early
Cubs Lose Again; Zambrano Leaves Early
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — The Cubs' problems have gone from bad to worse as Carlos Zambrano's arm has gone from "tired"... to iffy. Zambrano left Tuesday night's 9-7, 11-inning loss to Houston after five innings and 86 pitches and "told pitching coach [Larry Rothschild] he wasn't feeling good," according to Lou Piniella. (more) Cubs Lose Again; Zambrano Leaves Early
Commenting on the Comments
Commenting on the Comments
seamheads.com — In the author’s opinion, one of the more underutilized tools at Seamheads is the “comments” tool. He... takes the time to respond to some of his readers more prescient thoughts. I’ve written for Seamheads for almost a half a year now, and I feel that I need to highlight a part of the site that tends to (more) Commenting on the Comments
Let The Chicago Freakout Begin In Earnest
zonersports.com — You know what’s creeping into–or fully infesting–the minds of Cubs fans today. Here we go again. The... Cubs lost their 4th straight on Tuesday, Carlos Zambrano left early because of his arm and Kerry Wood took the loss when Geoff Blum hit an extra-inning homer. (more) Let The Chicago Freakout Begin In Earnest
MLB, MLBPA Announce Update on Bat Safety Investigation
MLB, MLBPA Announce Update on Bat Safety Investigation
bizofbaseball.com — Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced today the following update from... the Safety and Health Advisory Committee. The Committee is charged with considering issues of player and fan safety, including those associated with broken bats... (more) MLB, MLBPA Announce Update on Bat Safety Investigation
Cubs blow it in the ninth, lose 4-3 to Reds
chicagotribune.com — Jolbert Cabrera hit a game-ending RBI single off Cubs closer Kerry Wood to complete Cincinnati's three-run ninth... inning and give the Reds a 4-3 win Sunday. (more) Cubs blow it in the ninth, lose 4-3 to Reds
MW: O Say, Is That Girl Still Singing?
MW: O Say, Is That Girl Still Singing?
brahsome.com — Most of America tuned in to ABC last night to watch a first half line-busting offensive assault... from both teams. Before the opening kick, though, we were treated to the musical stylings of one Kat DeLuna . Kat, apparently, is some sort of YouTube sensation who’s signed a record contract ... (more) MW: O Say, Is That Girl Still Singing?
Cubs vs. Cardinals - Box Score - September 11, 2008
scores.espn.go.com — Chicago Cubs Hitters AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG A Soriano LF 3 0 1... 0 2 2 0 .287 R Theriot SS 4 0 2 1 1 0 0 .309 D Lee 1B 5 0 0 1 0 2 6 .292 A Ramirez 3B 4 0 1 0 0 0 4 .280 M DeRosa RF-2B 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 .285 M Fontenot 2B 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 .298 C Marmol P 0 0 ... (more) Cubs vs. Cardinals - Box Score - September 11, 2008
Wood walks tightrope to close thriller | cubs.com: News
chicago.cubs.mlb.com — ST. LOUIS -- There were two outs and two on when Lou Piniella went to the mound... in the ninth inning Thursday to talk to Kerry Wood before Albert Pujols stepped into the batter's box. The message was simple, as was Piniella's arm gesture. "It was a ... (more) Wood walks tightrope to close thriller | cubs.com: News
 Pointing the wrong way
Pointing the wrong way
jsonline.com — Crew drops out of lead in wild-card race By TOM HAUDRICOURT thaudricourt@journalsentinel.com Posted: Sept. 16, 2008 Chicago... - Shock therapy did not cure the ailing Milwaukee Brewers. But at least their vital signs are back. Showing more fight than in ... (more) Pointing the wrong way
Cubbie Chaser:  Celebrating "The Pitch"
Cubbie Chaser: Celebrating "The Pitch"
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com — I know it's way too early to start assigning big, dramatic names to things. Neither the division,... nor even a playoff berth, has been clinched. But just for today, I'm dubbing Kerry Wood's 3-2 offering to Prince Fielder "The Pitch." (more) Cubbie Chaser: Celebrating "The Pitch"
Kerry Wood a constant presence on Cubs playoff teams
bostonherald.com — MILWAUKEE - After the 2007 season ended and Kerry Wood became a free agent, he told general... manager Jim Hendry to give him a contract he felt was fair and he'd sign it... (more) Kerry Wood a constant presence on Cubs playoff teams
MW: Happy Jew Year!!!!
MW: Happy Jew Year!!!!
brahsome.com — For those who don’t know, today is Rosh Hoshannah, the Jewish New Year. As such, Stamos would... like to send out a little L’Shana Tova to all his fellow chosen folks who are gracing this blahg today. 5769 years ago today, Jews started.  ... (more) MW: Happy Jew Year!!!!
More Problems for Joba's Shoulder?
More Problems for Joba's Shoulder?
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From George A. King III : For the second time inside of two months, Joba Chamberlain Joba... Chamberlain experienced discomfort in his valuable right shoulder Sunday at Fenway Park. According to several people, Chamberlain said the shoulder was tight after exiting the first game of the ... (more) More Problems for Joba's Shoulder?
Cubs rally, but fall in 11th
chicagotribune.com — Kerry Wood gave up a two-run homer in the top of the 11th as the Cubs lost... 9-7 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Fukudome gets more rest Harden pushed back in rotation, says he's not hurt (more) Cubs rally, but fall in 11th
Wood's blown save costs Cubs | cubs.com: News
chicago.cubs.mlb.com — CINCINNATI -- Lou Piniella chose not to speak to reporters after Sunday's game. There wasn't much to... say. Jolbert Cabrera hit a tie-breaking RBI single with one out to cap a three-run ninth inning and lift the Reds to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory ... (more) Wood's blown save costs Cubs | cubs.com: News
Angels need Wood to be part of power supply
Angels need Wood to be part of power supply
ocregister.com — Whicker column: Brandon Wood might be turning a corner in his development as Angels' next power hitter.... (more) Angels need Wood to be part of power supply
MLB Prediction - Cubs vs Cardinals
MLB Prediction - Cubs vs Cardinals
point-spreads.com — The Chicago Cubs have lost seven of their last eight and all of the sudden have plenty... of problems. Closer Kerry Wood looks shaky and the batting power has dissipated. (more) MLB Prediction - Cubs vs Cardinals
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