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Cubs acquire Baker from Rockies | cubs.com: News
Cubs acquire Baker from Rockies | cubs.com: News
By Andrew Simon / MLB.com 07/02/09 8:30 PM ET CHICAGO -- The Colorado Rockies had no room for utilityman Jeff Baker when he completed his rehab assignment in Triple-A Colorado Springs. This situation created an opportunity for Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, who acquired Baker for Minor League ...
For the Cubs Fan Who Needs Constant Reminders of Futility
For the Cubs Fan Who Needs Constant Reminders of Futility
slanchreport.com — P.J. Tanzillo, a software designer with Bearded Pony and originally form Chicago recently created a new app... for all you Cubs fan iPhone users out there; CubbieTime an app that keeps track of the time since the Cubs last won the World Series. From the developers’ description of the ... (more) For the Cubs Fan Who Needs Constant Reminders of Futility
Oh, son of a bitch. He's throwing the imaginary ball again
Oh, son of a bitch. He's throwing the imaginary ball again
athbloggs.blogspot.com — Today the Cubs designated Ryan Freel for assignment. Clearly, the magical dwarf in his head must have... died, because he couldn't hit Zombie Anna Nicole Smith with a 5-gallon bucket of fried braaaaaains. Which is a shame, because he managed to hit .298 with the Reds last year. Of course, that's ... (more) Oh, son of a bitch. He's throwing the imaginary ball again
Your New Cubs Lineup
Your New Cubs Lineup
zonersports.com — Just watched the Cubs smash 2 homers in bottom of the first. DLee is raking and hitting... for power again. So call it spitballin’ or call it a whim. But here is a way — at least to try for a spell — to get Soriano and Bradley out of their funks. Here is your new Cubs lineup once ... (more) Your New Cubs Lineup
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