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sbnation.com - 6/11/2009
Paul Bako Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Philadelphia Phillies - MLB
— sbnation.com — Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions June 9, 2009 Contreact purchased from Reading (AA). May 18, 2009 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies... to a minor league contract. March 30, 2009 Released by the Chicago Cubs. January 30, 2009 Signed as a free agent by ... (more) Paul Bako Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - ...

Comments vote down Amazin' Avenue found this 6/11/2009found this
The Amazing Comeback of Koyie Hill
clubseatsports.com - 4/10/2009
The Amazing Comeback of Koyie Hill
— clubseatsports.com — This offseason has been a special one for Hill, and the reason might just shock you.... (more) The Amazing Comeback of Koyie Hill

Comments vote down LucaEsposito LucaEsposito posted 4/10/2009posted this
Phil-Lee impressive again in win
weretheteamtobeat.com - 8/7/2009
Phil-Lee impressive again in win
— weretheteamtobeat.com — Ehh that title is pretty weak.  Don’t think I’m proud of that one.  Anyway Cliff Lee was... superb again for the Phillies in his second start with the team.  Cliff went 7 strong on 1 hit, 6 hits, and 7 K’s.  Cliff is pitching exactly like the kind of guy we thought we were ... (more) Phil-Lee impressive again in win

Comments vote down TeamToBeatMike TeamToBeatMike posted 8/7/2009posted this
Hoffpauir, Hill In; Bako, Stanton Out
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 3/30/2009
Hoffpauir, Hill In; Bako, Stanton Out
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — Micah Hoffpauir is an absolute monster with the bat. He has been raking at every level and... every spring for a while now. As usual we all expected the Cubs to send him back to the minors at the end of the spring this year. Thankfully, Lou made the right call putting his power bat on the ... (more) Hoffpauir, Hill In; Bako, Stanton Out

Comments vote down jdyme1 jdyme1 posted 3/30/2009posted this
Blame Paul Bako
blamepaulbako.com - 3/5/2009
Blame Paul Bako
— blamepaulbako.com — That doesn't even take into account the fact that we may need another outfielder for the bench.... And no, I do not think HoffPOWER can play the OF. So if Miles, Fontenot, Theriot, Lee, Ramirez and one of the Hoff/Fox/Koskie Three-Headed Monster break ... (more) Blame Paul Bako

Comments vote down The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs ... found this 3/5/2009found this
Backup Catcher Battlewatch: Son of a Bako
bleachernation.com - 3/24/2009
Backup Catcher Battlewatch: Son of a Bako
— bleachernation.com — Just when it was looking like Koyie Hill’s hitting might overcome Paul Bako’s veteran-ness, and land him... the backup catcher job (saving the Chicago Cubs some $350k in the process - not that that matters…), the Bako turned it on yesterday against the Oakland A’s. 4 for ... (more) Backup Catcher Battlewatch: Son of a Bako

Comments vote down acecubbie acecubbie posted 3/24/2009posted this
Hill, Hoffpauir in; Bako, Stanton out | cubs.com: News
chicago.cubs.mlb.com - 3/30/2009
Hill, Hoffpauir in; Bako, Stanton out | cubs.com: News
— chicago.cubs.mlb.com — MESA, Ariz. -- Koyie Hill and Micah Hoffpauir have both made the Cubs' Opening Day roster. Paul... Bako and Mike Stanton are looking for jobs. The Cubs announced Monday they have released Bako and Stanton. The moves trim the spring roster to 28, which ... (more) Hill, Hoffpauir in; Bako, Stanton out | cubs.com: News

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Spring Training Battlewatch: Bako Shuffled Loose the Cubbie Coil, Koyie Hill it is
bleachernation.com - 3/31/2009
Spring Training Battlewatch: Bako Shuffled Loose the Cubbie Coil, Koyie Hill it is
— bleachernation.com — The Cubs have released Paul Bako , which means the backup catcher job goes to 30-year-old career... minor leaguer - and chainsaw wielding badass - Koyie Hill. The decision saves the Cubs about $150k after the difference in Hill’s and Bako’s salaries is coupled with the termination ... (more) Spring Training Battlewatch: Bako Shuffled Loose the ...

Comments vote down acecubbie acecubbie posted 3/31/2009posted this
philly.com - 6/9/2009
Lidge goes on disabled list | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/09/2009
— philly.com — Righthander Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee, retroactive to... June 7, the Phillies said today. To take his spot on the 25-man roster, the Phillies selected the contract of catcher Paul Bako from double-A ... (more) Lidge goes on disabled list | Philadelphia Inquirer | ...

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 6/9/2009found this
Phillies place Lidge on Disabled List | phillies.com: Official Info
philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com - 6/9/2009
Phillies place Lidge on Disabled List | phillies.com: Official Info
— philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com — Right-hander Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee, retroactive to... June 7, the Phillies announced today. To take his spot on the 25-man roster, the Phillies selected the contract of catcher Paul Bako from ... (more) Phillies place Lidge on Disabled List | phillies.com: ...

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suntimes.com - 1/31/2009
Cubs get their backup in Bako
— suntimes.com — Two weeks before pitchers and catchers hold their first workout in Mesa, Ariz., the Cubs basically wrapped... up their offseason business Friday by signing backup catcher Paul Bako to a one-year, $725,000 contract. (more) Cubs get their backup in Bako

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chicagotribune.com - 5/14/2009
Rejected Henry Blanco adjusting to San Diego Padres -
— chicagotribune.com — Backup catcher Henry Blanco wanted to return to the Cubs and thought it was going to happen... when the 2008 season ended in the playoff loss at Dodger Stadium. But the Cubs never could come to terms early with Blanco, and eventually signed Paul Bako , ... (more) Rejected Henry Blanco adjusting to San Diego Padres -

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But I Thought Lidge Felt Fine
pabaseball.blogspot.com - 6/9/2009
But I Thought Lidge Felt Fine
— pabaseball.blogspot.com — Maybe Brad Lidge's unsightly ERA and 6 blown saves aren't a "stuff" or "psyche" problem, but rather... a physical problem. Yep, the lights have gone down on Lidge today as he was placed on the DL with a bum knee retroactive to June 7th. He continually assured everyone that he felt fine, but the ... (more) But I Thought Lidge Felt Fine

Comments vote down weshouldbegms weshouldbegms posted 6/9/2009posted this
Chasing Eaton - Part II
pabaseball.blogspot.com - 6/29/2009
Chasing Eaton - Part II
— pabaseball.blogspot.com — Fifteen starts into the season and Jamie Moyer is still a train wreck. We're keeping track of... how this season compares to Adam Eaton's season of 2008. Here are the numbers so far. Losses 8 ERA 5.80 WHIP 1.64 BAA .310 Losses 6 ERA 6.05 WHIP 1.51 BAA .309 -------------------------- ... (more) Chasing Eaton - Part II

Comments vote down weshouldbegms weshouldbegms posted 6/29/2009posted this
chicago.cubs.mlb.com - 1/30/2009
Cubs ink Bako, could deal Hill | cubs.com: News
— chicago.cubs.mlb.com — The Cubs finalized one long-discussed deal on Friday and reportedly were talking with an old friend about... another. > First, the done deal. The Cubs finalized a one-year contract with veteran backup catcher Paul Bako, who previously played for the ... (more) Cubs ink Bako, could deal Hill | cubs.com: News

Comments vote down The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs ... found this 1/30/2009found this
Bako is Back-o
notqualifiedtocomment.blogspot.com - 1/31/2009
Bako is Back-o
— notqualifiedtocomment.blogspot.com — The Cubs signed free agent catcher Paul Bako today. Bako was on the Cubs for the 2003... and 2004 seasons and made the trip to the NLCS where the Cubs...well, you know. Since then, the catcher has been with a new team every year, his latest stop last season with the Reds. Bako will replace ... (more) Bako is Back-o

Comments vote down jdyme1 jdyme1 posted 1/31/2009posted this
Spring Training Battlewatch: March 6, 2009
bleachernation.com - 3/7/2009
Spring Training Battlewatch: March 6, 2009
— bleachernation.com — The Spring Training Cubs continued a vicious losing streak. Oh no. On to the battles: Koyie Hill... is trying to win the backup catcher job from Paul Bako. Hill started, and did squat. Micah Hoffpauir is trying to win the 25th bench spot. Hoffpauir played LF, and did squat. Jake Fox is ... (more) Spring Training Battlewatch: March 6, 2009

Comments vote down acecubbie acecubbie posted 3/7/2009posted this
Spring Training Battlewatch: March 12, 2009
bleachernation.com - 3/13/2009
Spring Training Battlewatch: March 12, 2009
— bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs are turning Japanese again - they took on the Japanese team yesterday. The Cubs... lost by a run, but it was probably fun or something. Mike Fontenot continues to do nothing but hit. Another couple hits, and it’s starting to become clear that, at a minimum, getting the ... (more) Spring Training Battlewatch: March 12, 2009

Comments vote down acecubbie acecubbie posted 3/13/2009posted this
Lou Knows Who the Back-up Catcher Will Be
bleachernation.com - 3/15/2009
Lou Knows Who the Back-up Catcher Will Be
— bleachernation.com — But he’s not telling, apparently. As for the backup catcher, Piniella definitely has some ideas regarding Paul... Bako, Koyie Hill and Mark Johnson. Asked if it was a wide open race, he said: “It’s not as wide open as the mouth of the Amazon.” Muskat Ramblings . My old ... (more) Lou Knows Who the Back-up Catcher Will Be

Comments vote down acecubbie acecubbie posted 3/15/2009posted this
mlbtraderumors.com - 3/30/2009
Cubs Release Paul Bako, Mike Stanton
— mlbtraderumors.com — According to a press release, the Cubs released catcher Paul Bako and reliever Mike Stanton today. So,... it looks like Koyie Hill has the team's backup catcher job. Bako, 36, hit .364/.400/.515 in 35 spring plate appearances. Stanton, 41, allowed ... (more) Cubs Release Paul Bako, Mike Stanton

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