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Phil Rogers - 2009

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Phil Rogers' Whispers -
chicagotribune.com — Houston is planning a sneak attack on the Cubs and might improve its chances of success if... it signs Adam Dunn to a one-year deal before camp starts. Dunn, a 40-homer man for five straight seasons, would allow the Astros to move Hunter Pence to ... (more) Phil Rogers' Whispers -
Name That Injury
Name That Injury
zonersports.com — My drivel is not needed to express the silliness of Phil Rogers’ analysis of Chris Carpenter’s injury:... Funny thing about Carpenter’s injury. He said he first felt something in his side when he was batting and that the pain got worse when he went to the mound and tried to ... (more) Name That Injury

Phil Rogers Latest Blog Posts

Player Want 7-Game Division Series
Forget cost, Sox need Halladay
chicagotribune.com — Dollars, players don't matter if goal is to win now > Roy Halladay is the overpowering pitcher... the White Sox haven't had since Jack McDowell. Last year, he struck out 206 and walked ... (more) Forget cost, Sox need Halladay
Readers vote: Bye Big Z
chicagotribune.com — Phil Rogers said yesterday the Cubs should get rid of Carlos Zambrano ASAP. The Tribune received more... than 11,000 responses to a reader poll, and 57.2 percent of you agreed with him. Phil Rogers: It's time to waive bye-bye to Big Z  ... (more) Readers vote: Bye Big Z
Whispers: Good-bye to Dusty, Crede?
Whispers: Good-bye to Dusty, Crede?
chicagotribune.com — Minnesota Twins' Joe Crede considering retirement > The latest whispers from Phil Rogers: The Reds need a... strong finish to end talk about manager Dusty ... (more) Whispers: Good-bye to Dusty, Crede?
Phil Rogers' MLB whispers
chicagotribune.com — Astros general manager Ed Wade is expected to take his time hiring a full-time replacement for fired... manager Cecil Cooper. Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio could get interviews, but the early front-runners are Tim Bogar and Manny Acta. ... ... (more) Phil Rogers' MLB whispers
Clear sailing? It's never that easy for the Cubs
chicagotribune.com — Clear sailing? It's never that easy with this team > The "worry" gene is simply embedded in... the DNA of Cubs fans. With everything going well and only two weeks remaining before ... (more) Clear sailing? It's never that easy for the Cubs
Johnson comes up big in Cubs' win over Brewers
chicagotribune.com — Reed Johnson one-upped himself Sunday night at Miller Park, leaping high over the right-field fence in the... fifth inning to snare what would have been a game-tying grand slam by Milwaukee's Prince Fielder. Power rankings: Phil Rogers' new MLB ... (more) Johnson comes up big in Cubs' win over Brewers
Viciedo will get long look at White Sox camp
chicagotribune.com — Cuban teen has great skills, especially as a hitter, and could make a big impact for the... White Sox > The hitting credentials were impressive, but the White Sox's investment was even ... (more) Viciedo will get long look at White Sox camp
Phil Rogers' Opening Day power rankings
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — (more) Phil Rogers' Opening Day power rankings
Cubs beat Astros in 13 inn.
Cubs beat Astros in 13 inn.
chicagotribune.com — Circus-like atmosphere as Zambrano shines, ex-Cub gets tossed > Alfonso Soriano's grand slam with no one out... in the 13th inning gave the Cubs a 5-1 victory over Houston, retaining ... (more) Cubs beat Astros in 13 inn.
Phil Rogers' Hall of Fame vote -
chicagotribune.com — Let's get this straight from the start: When it comes to my Hall of Fame ballot, I... believe in giving the benefit of the doubt. I don't want to be a curmudgeon with a ridiculously high standard — not when the standard for election is 75 percent. So, by ... (more) Phil Rogers' Hall of Fame vote -
Piniella may move Soriano from leadoff spot
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Lou Piniella knew he was opening up a family-sized can of worms on Monday when he announced... he may move Alfonso Soriano out of the leadoff spot. Phil Rogers: Same old, something new for Cubs Milton Bradley: Wants to be a Cub, not man ... (more) Piniella may move Soriano from leadoff spot
Piniella may move Soriano out of leadoff spot
chicagotribune.com — Lou Piniella knew he was opening up a family-sized can of worms on Monday when he announced... he may move Alfonso Soriano out of the leadoff spot. Phil Rogers: Same old, something new for Cubs Milton Bradley: Wants to be a Cub, not man ... (more) Piniella may move Soriano out of leadoff spot
Zambrano to DL; NL to DH?
Zambrano to DL; NL to DH?
i94sports.com — Does Zambrano's injury make a case for the DH With the news that Carlos Zambrano would have... to make a trip to the DL the debate on whether the National League should adopt the designated hitter rule has once again shown its face. At least one Chicago writer believes that the DH ... (more) Zambrano to DL; NL to DH?
Cubs lose 4-3 in 11 inn.
Cubs lose 4-3 in 11 inn.
chicagotribune.com — Ugly defeat ends on poor throw > Sean Marshall's leadoff walk to Jay Bruce in the 11th... started the winning rally. A wild pitch advanced Bruce to second, before Alex Gonzalez's ... (more) Cubs lose 4-3 in 11 inn.
Peavy can't wait to take mound
Peavy can't wait to take mound
chicagotribune.com — Hopes to be with team last week in August after ankle heals > Jake Peavy has a... reputation as a front-line, take-charge starting pitcher, and the 2007 Cy Young winner appeared every ... (more) Peavy can't wait to take mound
Twitter / Phil Rogers: #Cubs, #Mets and Rangers h ...
Twitter / Phil Rogers: #Cubs, #Mets and Rangers h ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! #Cubs , #Mets and Rangers have talked abt 3-way deal sending Millwood... to NY, Castillo to Chicago and Bradley and money to Texas. about 2 hours ago from web ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers Footer 2009 Twitter About Us ... (more) Twitter / Phil Rogers: #Cubs, #Mets and Rangers h ...
Dawson inches closer to Hall
chicagotribune.com — Ex-Cub 'hopes it doesn't take 15 years' to get in > "I got up from [last year's... 65.9] percent to 67," Andre Dawson said 20 minutes after the Baseball Hall of Fame voting was ... (more) Dawson inches closer to Hall
Phil Rogers' MLB whispers -
chicagotribune.com — How committed are the Cubs to Ryan Theriot as their shortstop? There was never even internal discussion... about pursuing Michael Young , who the Rangers made available after he balked at moving to third base. Young and the Rangers appear to have worked ... (more) Phil Rogers' MLB whispers -
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