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Delegation to Promote Baseball Arrives in Ghana
Published 2/3/2007 by Marc Seror at The Glory of Baseball
ACCRA, Ghana -- A delegation headed by Hall of Famer Dave Winfield and former Chicago Cubs and ...

Something got to give
Published 6/25/2007 by Ed Ryan at Mets Fever
... But after watching the White Sox score only two total runs in consecutive losses to the crosstown rival Chicago Cubs, Williams is ready to shake things up. ...

R.I.P. Rod Beck
Published 6/25/2007 by Simply Suds at THE WIN COLUMN
... The Win Column sends its thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of former baseball closer Rod Beck, who died suddenly at the age of 38 over the weekend at his home in Arizona. Beck earned 286 career saves with a mullet that just wouldn't quit. "Shooter" (as his friends would call him) had a taste for country music, cowboy boots, and lung darts, Beck pitched for the Giants (1991-97), the Chicago Cubs (1998-99) and the ...

Hey, at least they went out in style
Published 7/16/2007 by Mike at the Pig Pen
... Next on the losing list: the Braves, with 9,681 defeats. It took them stints in three cities (Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta) to reach that total. Not even those lovable losers, the Chicago Cubs, come close at 9,425.A funny note: When the Chicago Cubs inevitably lose their 10,000th game, Cubs fans, unlike Phillies fans, would not revel in the moment of their attainment. Rather, they will be forcing excuses up our ass like Lindsey Lohan before a vacation (except with Lohan it's not excuses, it's cocaine). ...

Derrek Lee Is Officially Suspended...........NOW!
Published 7/18/2007 by Fornelli at Foul Balls
... . Chicago Cubs first baseman ...

Alex Rodriguez....Cubs Player/Owner?
Published 9/23/2007 by Jack Cobra at Cobra Brigade
... New York Magazine reported on Sunday that the Yankees third baseman could end up with the Chicago Cubs next season with a blockbuster contract that includes an ownership stake in the team. ...

MADDUX IS GOLDEN
Published 11/7/2007 by Jack Cobra at Epic Carnival - Pop Culture, Sports, Celebrities, Babes, Rumors, Innuendo
... Known for his quick reflexes on the mound even at age 41, Maddux won his first Gold Glove in 1990 with the Chicago Cubs. Since then, the 347-game winner has taken home the honor every year except 2003, when ...

Wood Back with Cubs
Published 11/26/2007 by Jack Cobra at Cobra Brigade
Just when it looked like Kerry Wood wouldn't be back with the Cubs next season....he's back.  The Cubs and right-handed pitcher Kerry Wood agreed to terms on a one-year contract, the team announced Monday. This is a very good deal for the Cubs since it is a one year pact and it leaves me wondering what exactly Wood was thinking. It was rumored that there were a lot of teams out to sign him, but instead he came back to the Cubs? I wonder if he was given assurances that he would have a shot to be a ...

Ex-MLB, Ex-Japanese league pitcher suspended for steroids violation
Published 11/28/2007 by GRG51 at Steroid Nation
... The 33-year-old left-hander played in three games and allowed two earned runs in one-third of an inning with the Rockies last season. Currently a free agent, Serafini has played for Minnesota, the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh, San Diego and Cincinnati. ...

Tampa To Sign Cliff Floyd
Published 12/12/2007 by Eric SanInocencio at Outs Per Swing
... and Chicago Cubs. Last year he hit .284 with nine homers in 108 games for the Cubs.” Floyd has had numerous injury problems, and the agreement won’t be complete until he passes a physical. But a source said that’s not expected to hold up the deal. The Rays expect Floyd to log at-bats at designated hitter against right-handed pitching and share time in right field with ...

Odds, ends, nothing to see here
Published 2/27/2008 by Steve West at Go Rangers!
... My favorite quote from the story: “Daniels, to his credit, did his homework before making the commitment. He notes that San Diego, Kansas City, the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh and the Rangers all had interest in Bradley when Oakland traded him to the Padres last summer. Why is that significant?” Uhh, because a bunch of desperate and/or sucky teams are all that could dredge up interest in him? At least Mench had the decency to pretend it was the Yankees (and the Royals) after him, before signing his minor league deal here. ...

Hope Springs Eternal
Published 3/19/2008 by Deshawn Zombie at 18 to 88
... the worst bullpen in baseball. Fransico Cordero may not be JJ Putz, and I'm no fan of throwing money at closers, but when you are this bad in the pen, something must be done. Check out this piece by Jason Stark and note the stats: • This is a team that led more games at the end of the fifth inning last year (75) than the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Arizona ...

Jayson Stark on the Reds Bullpen
Published 3/19/2008 by Chris at Redleg Nation
ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark has a nice piece on the Cordero signing, and how it might be the most “franchise-changing acquisition” of the off-season.  As always, Stark offers a raft numbers that might be random, meaningless trivia standing alone, but add up to a well-rounded picture. • This is a team that led more games at the end of the fifth inning last year (75) than the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks (among others). You could look it up.   • ...

Zambrano to Start in Place of Marquis Friday
Published 4/11/2008 by Ryan Pierce at CubsHub
(AP) PITTSBURGH — Chicago Cubs right-hander Jason Marquis won’t make his scheduled start Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies because of the flu, so right-hander Carlos Zambrano is moving up a day to start in his place. Ted Lilly starts Saturday against the Phillies, with either Marquis or rookie Sean Marshall starting on Sunday. Marshall, called up from the minors earlier in the day, got the save by pitching the 15th inning of the Cubs’ 6-4 victory in Pittsburgh on ...

A's Trade Harden and Gaudin to the Cubs
Published 7/8/2008 by baseballgirl at Athletics Nation: Front Page Posts
... for Oakland A's pitcher Rich Harden in a multi-player deal. This counters the move of the Milwaukee Brewers, who acquired CC Sabathia. The Cubs also acquired Chad Gaudin for right-handed pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton, infielder Eric Patterson and catcher Josh Donaldson.  The A's official release (and some info on the new A's). ESPN digs at Harden a little bit in their version: CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Rich Harden ...

Harden a Cub
Published 7/8/2008 by Adam J. Morris at Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts
The A's have traded Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Cubs:  The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia. The Cubs will receive the right-handed Harden and righty Chad Gaudin for pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielders Matt ...

And then there were three
Published 7/24/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Jason) at It is about the money, stupid
... Tribune Co. is inviting at least three potential buyers who each submitted bids for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field near or above $1 billion to participate in a second round of proposals, according to a person involved in the process. ...

Instant Replay In Effect Thursday
Published 8/27/2008 by SoxDevil at Over the Monster: Front Page Posts
... Replay will go into use with three series scheduled to open Thursday: Philadelphia at the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota at Oakland and Texas at the ...

NLDS Game 3: Everyone Take a Deep Breath and Relax
Published 7 days ago by Mike Scioscia's tragic illness at Mike Scioscia's tragic illness
... Kuroda allowed four hits and struck out a career-high 11 in his first complete game, leading Los Angeles to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs. ...