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Reflections on the Cub’s Off Season
Reflections on the Cub’s Off Season
baseballreflections.com — The Chicago Cubs and their fans can congratulate themselves on a page-turning 2008 season. In what was... the centennial year of World Series drought for the lovable losers, the Cubs managed to convince their fans that this was “The Year” before being summarily dismissed from the ... (more) Reflections on the Cub’s Off Season
The Cubs Going After Manny Ramirez? In a Word - Ultramegano
The Cubs Going After Manny Ramirez? In a Word - Ultramegano
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs have a full outfield, a full payroll, and a full clubhouse. But that’s not... stopping Paul Sullivan from daydreaming about a Manny Ramirez acquisition. I’ll spare you the trouble of reading. It involves Alfonso Soriano moving to second base, Manny Ramirez playing ... (more) The Cubs Going After Manny Ramirez? In a Word - Ultramegano
Piniella tells Cubs: No predictions this season -
chicagotribune.com — MESA, Ariz. — Carlos Zambrano predicted a Cubs championship in the spring of 2007, and Ryan Dempster... did the same last spring. On Sunday, manager Lou Piniella predicted no one would make any predictions this spring. "I told the players: 'No ... (more) Piniella tells Cubs: No predictions this season -
Ben Sheets Work Comp Case
Ben Sheets Work Comp Case
thecubreporter.com — Free agent Ben Sheets is hurt and he has a torn flexor tendon origin at the elbow.... The injury happened last August, he tried to play thru the injury and his last Brewer appearance was 2.1 IP against the Cubs on Sept 27th . Missing the playoffs after 8 seasons as the Brewer ace plus being in a ... (more) Ben Sheets Work Comp Case
Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Cubs
Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Cubs
fantasy.fanhouse.com — The Rotation 1. Carlos Zambrano 2. Ryan Dempster 3. Ted Lilly 4. Rich Harden 5. Johnny Wholestaff*... (more) Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Cubs
Samardzija sitting No. 6 on Cubs pitching chart
dailyherald.com — MESA, Ariz. - Cubs manager Lou Piniella placed former Notre Dame football star Jeff Samardzija sixth overall... right now on the depth chart for the pitching rotation. Sean Marshall is a the top contender for the fifth spot in a starting staff featuring ... (more) Samardzija sitting No. 6 on Cubs pitching chart
Hey, Cubs!  What are YOU Giving up for Lent?
Hey, Cubs! What are YOU Giving up for Lent?
hirejimessian.com — Happy Ash Wednesday, you silly Catholics. I’m sure half of you have already broken your Lenten resolutions,... so let’s hope the Cubs fare better with theirs. As always, HJE used its insider access to ask the Cubs (and some former Cubs), “What are YOU giving up for Lent?”  ... (more) Hey, Cubs! What are YOU Giving up for Lent?
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “What We’ve Learned So Far” Edition
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “What We’ve Learned So Far” Edition
hirejimessian.com — Hey, stupids. This week’s Friday Roundup is going to go CRAZY and have a theme. What have... we learned from two Spring Training games? Sometimes revenge is NOT a dish best served cold . Milton Bradley isn’t going to last fifty games . The Brewers are going to be horrible . ... (more) Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “What We’ve ...
Burnett's arm scheduled to fall off in 2009
Burnett's arm scheduled to fall off in 2009
thebluejayhunter.blogspot.com — "Christian Bale’s Blood Pressure, Michael Phelps, and the odds of A.J. Burnett’s arm falling off this season.... " "What is ... high? " I came across Razzball’s list of 20 Risky Pitchers for 2009 , and although it’s a fantasy baseball article there is some great analysis on which pitcher ... (more) Burnett's arm scheduled to fall off in 2009
Cubs' Storylines of the Spring....The Rotation
Cubs' Storylines of the Spring....The Rotation
chicagocubsonline.com — As the old cliché goes, pitching wins championships. On paper, with health concerns aside, Lou Piniella has... one of the deepest starting rotations in all of baseball. The Cubs staff, however, could be without two of their starters for a majority of Camp Lou. While Ryan Dempster decided not to ... (more) Cubs' Storylines of the Spring....The Rotation
Rankings Death Match: Yahoo Vs. ESPN
fantasyballjunkie.com — How do Yahoo's rankings of pitchers compare to ESPN's rankings?... (more) Rankings Death Match: Yahoo Vs. ESPN
CUBS IN BRIEF: Piniella puts kibosh on predictions
suntimes.com — MESA, Ariz. -- After the abrupt and bitter ending to a 2008 season that had opened with... a World Series prediction from pitcher Ryan Dempster on the first day of spring training, Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Sunday he was glad none of his ... (more) CUBS IN BRIEF: Piniella puts kibosh on predictions
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Spring Training is Boring” Edition
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Spring Training is Boring” Edition
hirejimessian.com — Is this the most boring Spring Training ever? The only “position battles” we have are Mike Fontenot... vs. Aaron Miles for second base and Sean Marshall vs. a giant pile of crap for fifth starter. No controversy makes Spring Training about as interesting as an Alan Trammell press ... (more) Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Spring Training ...
Dempster throws bullpen session as neck improves
Dempster throws bullpen session as neck improves
suntimes.com — A stiff neck that sidelined All-Star pitcher Ryan Dempster the past several days subsided enough that he... was able to throw 45 to 50 pitches in a bullpen session with pitching coach Larry Rothschild today. (more) Dempster throws bullpen session as neck improves
2009 Chicago Cubbies’ Season Outlook : Ryan Dempster
2009 Chicago Cubbies’ Season Outlook : Ryan Dempster
straitpinkie.com — Ryan Dempster made his return to the starting rotation in 2008 and did not disappoint. He finished... the 2008 campaign with a record of 17-6, a 2.96 ERA, and a return trip to the All-Star game. Dempster was also highly dependable as he made 33 starts, pitched 200+ innings with one game ... (more) 2009 Chicago Cubbies’ Season Outlook : Ryan Dempster