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beyondtheboxscore.com — The high inside fastball is most effective when thrown after another fastball , and other interesting findings from Nick. I wonder about his conclusion that pitchers are worried about throwing a ball on 3-0. Isn't that the best strategy sometimes? The Super-Two tiebreaker is service time in ... (more) Assorted Links
Obsessive Curtis Granderson Watch: Cubs Are “Absolutely” Interested
Obsessive Curtis Granderson Watch: Cubs Are “Absolutely” Interested
bleachernation.com — Well, it’s that time, friends. You were there when it was Jake Peavy. You were there when it was (OMG) Brian Roberts. You were there for the only successful one of these - the new owner. And you’re still here for Milton Bradley. Yes. It’s another obsessive watch. This time, ... (more) Obsessive Curtis Granderson Watch: Cubs Are “Absolutely” ...
Cubs' Fontenot snags final arbitration spot
Cubs' Fontenot snags final arbitration spot
cbc.ca — Chicago Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot earned the last arbitration spot for players with between two and three years of major-league service, beating out Baltimore centre-fielder Adam Jones and Cincinnati pitcher Micah Owings on a tiebreaker. (more) Cubs' Fontenot snags final arbitration spot
Mike Fontenot is a Super Two, and Might Be Gone
Mike Fontenot is a Super Two, and Might Be Gone
bleachernation.com — Chicago Cubs second baseman and semi-utility player Mike Fontenot was awarded Super Two status yesterday, which means he is now arbitration eligible. Fontenot had 2 years, 139 days of service time to tie Orioles center fielder Adam Jones and Reds pitcher Micah Owings but won the tiebreaker ... (more) Mike Fontenot is a Super Two, and Might Be Gone
Super Two Tie-breaker
Super Two Tie-breaker
baseballmusings.com — I didn’t know they had tie-breakers to limit the number of super twos , players with less than three years of service who are still arbitration eligible: Chicago Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot earned the last arbitration spot for players with between two and three years of major-league ... (more) Super Two Tie-breaker
The Void at Second Base
The Void at Second Base
bringingheat.com — The Cubs production from second base in 2009 is best described as a black hole. Whether it was the original starter Mike Fontenot, Aaron Miles, or Andres Blanco, their production at the plate was staggeringly awful. With the exception of Jeff Baker’s 169 quality at-bats starting at second base... (more) The Void at Second Base
Inbox: Will Fontenot improve in 2010?
Inbox: Will Fontenot improve in 2010?
mlb.mlb.com — Inbox: Will Fontenot improve in 2010? (more) Inbox: Will Fontenot improve in 2010?
Somehow, The Muskbox Gets Worse
Somehow, The Muskbox Gets Worse
hirejimessian.com — We live in an unstable world. Each day, we walk out our front doors not knowing what the day has in store for us. Will our car die on the way to work? We will make it to work without avoiding an accident? If we make it to work safely, will our job still be there? But even in this time of ... (more) Somehow, The Muskbox Gets Worse
Payroll May Increase Slightly, But Might Not Include Any New Big Names
Payroll May Increase Slightly, But Might Not Include Any New Big Names
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs sported a very healthy $140 million(ish) payroll in 2009 - good enough to top the Senior Circuit (with the New York Mets having about the same payroll). And it was worth every penny, right? Fans no doubt expect that payroll will increase next year, and it is expected to do ... (more) Payroll May Increase Slightly, But Might Not Include Any ...
Cubs Players Fight Off Monobrow
Cubs Players Fight Off Monobrow
cubscore.com — Cubs players Ryan Dempster, Mark DeRosa, Geovany Soto, Ryan Theriot and Mike Fontenot being pestered by an annoying, flying monobrow (more) Cubs Players Fight Off Monobrow