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ClarkAddison

ClarkAddison

A die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs

Web Site: http://www.CubHub.net/

Claimed Blog: Clark-Addison Cubs Fan Blog

BallHype Member since Feb. 16, 2009

Jim Hendry’s Christmas Wish List
blog.cubhub.net - 23 hours ago
Jim Hendry’s Christmas Wish List
— blog.cubhub.net — A CubHub.net exclusive! We have intercepted Jim Hendry’s Christmas wish list ! Yes, even the Cubs GM... makes requests of Santa Claus and the Clark-Addison Cubs fan blog has obtained his 2009 Christmas wishes. Sources familiar with the matter indicate Mr. Hendry has petitioned Jolly ... (more) Jim Hendry’s Christmas Wish List

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Granderson Price Likely Too Steep for Cubs
blog.cubhub.net - 7 days ago
Granderson Price Likely Too Steep for Cubs
— blog.cubhub.net — Well meaning Cubs fans are loudly advocating the team to dump Milton Bradley and move to acquire... Curtis Granderson to play center field and lead off for the 2010 Chicago Cubs. At first blush, perhaps that would be a fine swap. But realistically I just don’t see how it can happen without ... (more) Granderson Price Likely Too Steep for Cubs

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Hendry Compares Notes With Other MLB GMs
blog.cubhub.net - 14 days ago
Hendry Compares Notes With Other MLB GMs
— blog.cubhub.net — With the Ricketts family firmly in control, Cubs GM Jim Hendry is attending the annual GM meeting... in Chicago. He has a lot on his plate and is no doubt discussing who needs what, or more accurately, who needs to dump what. For many MLB teams, the economic climate is forcing clubs to cut ... (more) Hendry Compares Notes With Other MLB GMs

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John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
blog.cubhub.net - 22 days ago
John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
— blog.cubhub.net — Who are the Fielding Bible Award winners for 2009? THE 2009 FIELDING BIBLE AWARDS have been officially... announced after one of the closest races in the history of the award centered around the keystone sack. Second basemen Aaron Hill, Dustin Pedroia and Chase Utley finished with 76, 76 and 73 ... (more) John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

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First Signing for 2010 Cubs Must Be Owner
blog.cubhub.net - 10/19/2009
First Signing for 2010 Cubs Must Be Owner
— blog.cubhub.net — The 2009 Cubs were a major disappointment by nearly any measure. They didn’t hit, they didn’t field,... even the Cubs vaunted pitching staff faltered. The team sustained major injuries, fought on and off the field, and was generally unlikeable . One of the main causes of this (that is ... (more) First Signing for 2010 Cubs Must Be Owner

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John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
blog.cubhub.net - 10/6/2009
John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
— blog.cubhub.net — Which players have performed the best in the postseason? Performing well during the regular season is one... thing, but producing in October wins championships. As we await the Twins-Tigers playoff and the Division Series, let’s take a look at the best playoff performers among active ... (more) John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

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Michael Jordan at Wrigley Field
blog.cubhub.net - 10/1/2009
Michael Jordan at Wrigley Field
— blog.cubhub.net — Here’s a little something for your enjoyment. A friend on Facebook posted this YouTube video of Michael... Jordan playing in the 1994 Cubs-Sox Crosstown Classic exhibition game at Wrigley Field. This 9 minute video features Harry Caray’s pre-game interview with MJ followed by each of ... (more) Michael Jordan at Wrigley Field

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John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
blog.cubhub.net - 9/29/2009
John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
— blog.cubhub.net — Who are the MVP leaders based on Total Runs? Teams are clinching playoff spots almost daily now... that we’re in the last week of the season, but has anyone sewn up the MVP award? As we did last week for the Rookie of the Year candidates, let’s use the Total Runs metric first ... (more) John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

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Another thought on Milton Bradley
blog.cubhub.net - 9/26/2009
Another thought on Milton Bradley
— blog.cubhub.net — The struggles of Milton Bradley are well documented. However something occured to me as I listened to... Talkin’ Baseball on ESPN Radio with Bruce Levine – arguably the best baseball talk show on the radio. Today Bruce’s new co-host Jonathan Hood related some comments that ... (more) Another thought on Milton Bradley

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Tommy Bleeds Dodger Blue
blog.cubhub.net - 9/22/2009
Tommy Bleeds Dodger Blue
— blog.cubhub.net — Happy 82nd birthday today to a classy guy, Tommy Lasorda . Growing up in the 70’s, any... fan of baseball had to appreciate Lasorda’s Dodgers even if they weren’t your team. I was a Cubs fan through and through, but Bill Buckner was my favorite player and he came from a ... (more) Tommy Bleeds Dodger Blue

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Bradley Gone Despite Budget Cuts at Newspaper
blog.cubhub.net - 9/21/2009
Bradley Gone Despite Budget Cuts at Newspaper
— blog.cubhub.net — I bet Milton Bradley would have preferred Bruce Miles would have just stayed home. Earlier this season,... management at the Daily Herald decided to stop/limit their Cubs beat writer, Bruce Miles , from travelling with the team. Newspapers are under pressure to cut costs, but when coverage is ... (more) Bradley Gone Despite Budget Cuts at Newspaper

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John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
blog.cubhub.net - 9/19/2009
John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
— blog.cubhub.net — Who are the Rookie of the Year leaders based on Total Runs? With just over two weeks... left in the 2009 season, let’s take a look at the top rookie hitters in all of baseball, using the version of Runs Created used in The Fielding Bible—Volume II : 2009 Top Rookie Hitters, ... (more) John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

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John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
blog.cubhub.net - 9/13/2009
John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
— blog.cubhub.net — Catcher Pickoff Leaders Over the last several seasons, no one compares. Yadier Molina has nabbed more baserunners... who fell asleep on the bases than any other catcher by a wide margin. Here are the leaders in catcher pickoffs since 2003: Most Catcher Pickoffs (Since 2003)  ... (more) John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

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With Cubs Season Fading, Bears Looking Good
blog.cubhub.net - 9/11/2009
With Cubs Season Fading, Bears Looking Good
— blog.cubhub.net — The St. Louis Cardinals are playing like the ‘27 Yankees. The Wild Card leading Colorado Rockies have... won 9 for the last 10 games, now threatening the Dodgers for the NL division. So now it appears the Cubs would have to basically win out to challenge the Wild Card, whether that be the ... (more) With Cubs Season Fading, Bears Looking Good

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John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
blog.cubhub.net - 8/31/2009
John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
— blog.cubhub.net — I’ve always wondered how effective those throws were, statistically speaking. Especially the half-hearted lobs that allow the... runner to casually stroll back to the bag without a play. Here’s what John Dewan has to say… Are throws to first to hold the runner a waste of ... (more) John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

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Wrigleyville iPhone App
blog.cubhub.net - 8/29/2009
Wrigleyville iPhone App
— blog.cubhub.net — Not being an iPhone owner, I cannot tell you much from a first hand perspective about the... Wise Guide Wrigley Field app for the iPhone/iTouch. But from the description, it looks like a great investment at just 99 cents through iTunes: Here is what the publisher/developer has to say:  ... (more) Wrigleyville iPhone App

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John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
blog.cubhub.net - 8/26/2009
John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
— blog.cubhub.net — The Latest Scoop In the previous edition of Stat of the Week , we took a small... sample from Baseball Info Solutions’ Enhanced Fielding data to compare Jason Giambi and Mark Teixeira ’s ability to scoop bad throws at first base. We showed that while Teixeira scoops more balls ... (more) John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

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Vintage film on Fergie Jenkins review
blog.cubhub.net - 8/22/2009
Vintage film on Fergie Jenkins review
— blog.cubhub.net — The National Film Board of Canada produced a documentary on Cubs Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins... in 1974. Fergie was a rare Major Leaguer at the time, he was Canadian. This 60-minute film is a fascinating look at the baseball life of Fergie during the 1972 and 1973 seasons as a Cub. The ... (more) Vintage film on Fergie Jenkins review

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Kevin Gregg versus Kerry Wood
blog.cubhub.net - 8/18/2009
Kevin Gregg versus Kerry Wood
— blog.cubhub.net — In April I tried to give now former Cubs closer Kevin Gregg a chance to prove himself.... But instead by June he validated all of my original concerns - the guy just isn’t a “winning” closer. He has given up 12 home runs in the closer role, for an average of a hefty 1.9 per 9 ... (more) Kevin Gregg versus Kerry Wood

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Now is the time for the Cubs
blog.cubhub.net - 8/7/2009
Now is the time for the Cubs
— blog.cubhub.net — Geo needs to bring his bat this time With Geovany Soto due back in the lineup tomorrow... after his oblique injury, this Cubs team needs to make their move. Finally after an odd season of ups and downs, injuries and Cubs “occurances”, the 2009 Cubs need to put their head down and ... (more) Now is the time for the Cubs

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