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The Positives For The Jays Heading Into ’09
The Positives For The Jays Heading Into ’09
totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports - As Blue Jay fans and baseball fans in general watched the free agency... of this year, one could see that most teams were hugely impacted by the economic downturn. Players who signed early such as Ryan Dempster and Edgar Rentaria were the smart ones. Players such as Adam Dunn , ... (more) The Positives For The Jays Heading Into ’09
What to Expect From The Cubs in 2009
What to Expect From The Cubs in 2009
baseballreflections.com — T o say that this is probably the beginning of the end for Derrek Lee would miss... the point – we have likely reached the end of the beginning of the end. The beginning of the end came in 2006, when he broke his wrist in a collision with Rafael Furcal. Lee has had two good seasons in 2007 and ... (more) What to Expect From The Cubs in 2009

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Piniella names Zambrano the Opening Day starter
Piniella names Zambrano the Opening Day starter
suntimes.com — Carlos Zambrano will be the Cubs' Opening Day starter on April 6 in Houston, Lou Piniella announced... today. Ryan Dempster will pitch the second game and Ted Lilly will pitch the third, which means Lilly also will pitch the home opener on April 13 ... (more) Piniella names Zambrano the Opening Day starter
Zambrano Will Start Opening Day, but How About the Rest of the Rotation?
Zambrano Will Start Opening Day, but How About the Rest of the Rotation?
bleachernation.com — Although there had been a small chance Lou Piniella would give the ball to last year’s ace,... Ryan Dempster, to start on Opening Day, he’s going to go with Carlos Zambrano for the fifth straight year. As we know, Zambrano has had mixed success on Opening Day, but I tend to think ... (more) Zambrano Will Start Opening Day, but How About the Rest ...
Zambrano will start Opening Day, but “ace” tag not his yet
Zambrano will start Opening Day, but “ace” tag not his yet
i94sports.com — Will Zambrano start Opening Day because of his abilities, or his sensitivities? Carlos Zambrano has been named... the Chicago Cubs Opening Day starter for 2009, and questions have arisen about whether or not he is the actual ace of the staff, or if the job was given to him to appease his ... (more) Zambrano will start Opening Day, but “ace” tag not his yet
Jeff Samardzija Might End Up in the Big League Pen - Seriously
Jeff Samardzija Might End Up in the Big League Pen - Seriously
bleachernation.com — Jeff Samardzija’s chance to make the Chicago Cubs rotation blew up in smoke Monday, but apparently his... chance to make the big team hasn’t quite yet. Piniella said he would have the starting rotation and many of the bullpen slots figured out “by Thursday or Friday, but if ... (more) Jeff Samardzija Might End Up in the Big League Pen - ...
Cubs Players Split On Night Games
Cubs Players Split On Night Games
mlb.fanhouse.com — by Tom Fornelli When Cubs chairman Crane Kenney said last week that he'd like the Cubs to... play about 50 night games this season, it started a debate throughout Chicago that the city and its fans have gone through a couple of times already. While ... (more) Cubs Players Split On Night Games
Another Reason To Love Ryan Dempster: His Stance On Night Games
Another Reason To Love Ryan Dempster: His Stance On Night Games
notqualifiedtocomment.com — The debate rages on over night games in Wrigleyville. I personally have an aversion to them for... 2 reasons. The first is that I lived in Wrigleyville and its a residential neighborhood. The people who live there have been promised over and over again that traffic and noise issues would be ... (more) Another Reason To Love Ryan Dempster: His Stance On ...
Spring Training Positional Battlewatch: March 1, 2009
Spring Training Positional Battlewatch: March 1, 2009
bleachernation.com — Ryan Dempster faced Jake Peavy. Who is Jake Peavy again? Mike Fontenot, who played third base, put... up another great game: 2 for 3 with a couple doubles. Aaron Miles, whom Fontenot is presumably battling for the starting second base gig, continued his lackluster showing this spring with ... (more) Spring Training Positional Battlewatch: March 1, 2009
Chicago Cubs: Five Things to Look Forward to in 2009
Chicago Cubs: Five Things to Look Forward to in 2009
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com — 1. Carlos Marmol -Over the past two seasons, Carlos Marmol has established himself as one of the... mos dominant relief pitchers in baseball. Marmol is a strikeout machine, who makes hitters look absolutely foolish with his filthy stuff. But the big question remains: can Marmol close? He is set ... (more) Chicago Cubs: Five Things to Look Forward to in 2009
Qualified Links
Qualified Links
notqualifiedtocomment.com — I wish I could have trash talked Obama at the Bulls-Wizards game like this joker. [ D.C.... Sports Bog ] Lou won’t say whether Z or Dumpster will start on Opening Day for the Cubs. Z hasn’t fared that well in recent years, but he is clearly the most dominant pitcher on this staff ... (more) Qualified Links
Cubs Kerry-ing on
Cubs Kerry-ing on
suntimes.com — Carlos Zambrano said he felt the void in the Cubs' clubhouse on the first day of spring... training. There was Ryan Dempster, but no Kerry Wood to the left of Dempster's locker. ''It's hard to let it go,'' Zambrano said. ''Woody was a big part of our ... (more) Cubs Kerry-ing on
Dempster likes Cubs' options for rotation
chicagotribune.com — As Ryan Dempster works on getting himself ready for the season, he also is observing the three-way... race for the fifth's starter's spot between Sean Marshall, Aaron Heilman and Jeff Samardzija. (more) Dempster likes Cubs' options for rotation
CUBS IN BRIEF: 'Sharp' Zambrano right on target
suntimes.com — MARYVALE, Ariz. -- Cubs manager Lou Piniella has decided how he'll choose between Carlos Zambrano and Ryan... Dempster as his starter on Opening Day: He'll ask them and see who wants it. (more) CUBS IN BRIEF: 'Sharp' Zambrano right on target
Cubs remain team to beat in NL Central
Cubs remain team to beat in NL Central
msn.foxsports.com — The Cubs look like a good bet to stay on top of the NL Central. But that... isn't enough anymore these days. Can they do better? (more) Cubs remain team to beat in NL Central
Marshall Takes the Fifth...Spot
Marshall Takes the Fifth...Spot
chicagocubsonline.com — As expected, according to multiple reports the Cubs officially named Sean Marshall the fifth starter in their... rotation on Thursday . Lou Piniella made the announcement after speaking with Aaron Heilman following his start against the Mariners in Peoria on Thursday afternoon. Heilman should ... (more) Marshall Takes the Fifth...Spot
Gameday Open Thread/Cubs @ Padres and Day Old News
Gameday Open Thread/Cubs @ Padres and Day Old News
thecubreporter.com — The Cubs travel to Peoria to play the San Diego Padres. Ryan Dempster and Jake Peavy will... start. Here is the lineup from Muskat: SS Ryan Theriot, 2B Aaron Miles, CF Reed Johnson, 1B Jake Fox, 3B Fontenot, RF Doug Deeds, LF Richie Robnett, C Paul Bako, P Ryan Dempster.  ... (more) Gameday Open Thread/Cubs @ Padres and Day Old News
Unearned Runs and Jake Peavy - Cubs 2 Padres 4
Unearned Runs and Jake Peavy - Cubs 2 Padres 4
chicagocubsonline.com — Game Five - Cubs 2 Padres 4 WP - Jake Peavy (1-0) LP - Ryan Dempster (0-1)... Save - Edwin Moreno (1) After spending the winter trying to pry Jake Peavy away from San Diego, Lou Piniella's crew faced Peavy in his final tune-up before the WBC. Peavy was sharp in his three innings of work. He ... (more) Unearned Runs and Jake Peavy - Cubs 2 Padres 4
Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Dodgers - 03/06/09
chicagocubsonline.com — Spring Training Game Eleven: Cubs (5-5) vs. Dodgers (4-4) Game Time - 2:05pm C.T. Coverage - TV:... None - Radio: WGN Radio, XM Channel 179 Location - HoHoKam Park, Mesa Ryan Dempster (0-1, 0.00/1.50) vs. Randy Wolf (1-0, 0.00/0.00) After spending the last two days in Las Vegas and losing ... (more) Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Dodgers - 03/06/09
Going Through the Motions - Cubs 4 Dodgers 5
Going Through the Motions - Cubs 4 Dodgers 5
chicagocubsonline.com — Game Eleven - Cubs 4 Dodgers 5 WP - Randy Wolf (2-0) LP - Ryan Dempster (0-2)... Save - Brian Mazone (1) Lou Piniella continued Friday running out a starting lineup that featured a minimum number of regulars and mostly players that will start the season in the minors. With the WBC and the ... (more) Going Through the Motions - Cubs 4 Dodgers 5
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