bleachernation.com - 6/25/2009
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Getting tough for the Cubs to catch a break, unless it’s the break of a femur or something.
The Chicago Cubs placed Reed Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with continued back problems, retroactive to June 21. In a corresponding move, the team activated Ryan Freel from the disabled ...
Peace Out, Ryan Freel
bleachernation.com 7/3/2009 — The Chicago Cubs designated Ryan Freel for assignment yesterday, a move necessary to make room for newly-acquired Jeff Baker. Freel was fairly terrible as a Cub, so the move is not altogether surprising.
In a related story, the Tribune had this strange comment:
Baker gives the Cubs some ...
Cash, Ryan Freel to the Royals
bleachernation.com 7/7/2009 — When the Chicago Cubs designated Ryan Freel for assignment last week, no one actually expected it would result in a trade. Well, unless it was a trade in name only, and it was actually just the Cubs giving Freel to another team along with enough cash to cover his salary for the year above the ...
Ryan Freel Should Be Back Soon
bleachernation.com 6/16/2009 — Well, it’s not quite Aramis Ramirez, but it will have to do for now.
Ryan Freel is supposed to begin his minor-league rehab tonight for Class AAA Iowa. Freel has been on the DL since May 28 with a left-hamstring strain. It’ll be interesting to see what the Cubs do when Freel is ...
Cubs' Johnson goes to DL as Freel comes off
chicagotribune.com 6/25/2009 — Chicago Cubs expected to make moves Thursday
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DETROIT -- With left-handers Mark Buehrle, John Danks and Zach Duke on tap in upcoming games over five ...
Cubs" Johnson headed to DL
cubscore.com 6/24/2009 — By Paul Sullivan DETROIT- Reed Johnson is headed to the disabled list with back spasms, and Ryan Freel will be called up Thursday from his rehab stint at Triple-A Iowa.
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Cubs Stick With Absurd Number of Pitchers For Now
bleachernation.com 6/16/2009 — When Rich Harden returned from the disabled list this weekend, the Chicago Cubs sent down an infielder, despite the fact that the team already had 12 pitchers (more than the typical 11).
Well, it wasn’t a completely temporary thing. Lou Piniella says it’s going to stay that way ...
Freel joins Chicago Cubs, immediately gets hurt -
chicagotribune.com 5/10/2009 — The Cubs have described Freel as a " Reed Johnson type," meaning he won't hesitate to throw himself into an outfield wall. "That's pretty safe to say," Freel said. "I enjoy this game with all my heart. I know when you get to this level it's all about ...
Oh Snap - I Think Reed Johnson Just Called Out a Couple Teammates
bleachernation.com 7/6/2009 — Now, I don’t want to read too much into Reed Johnson’s recent comments while on his rehab stint in Peoria about the Cubs’ offensive struggles. And I also don’t want to cast Reed Johnson in a bad light, because I think Reed Johnson is awesome.
And if I’m to ...
Reed Johnson’s Foot Exploded
bleachernation.com 7/29/2009 — Center fielder Reed Johnson broke his foot today when he took a foul ball off the top of it. He’s expected to be out a month, and the Cubs are expected to place him on the DL tomorrow with a corresponding roster move.
Related posts: Reed Johnson to the DL, Ryan Freel to Chicago ...
Rivas Leads Cubs to Victory at Fitch
thecubreporter.com 6/5/2009 —
Luis Rivas singled, doubled, and homered, scored twice, and drove-in four runs, and Ryan Freel reached base four times and scored three runs, leading the EXST Cubs to a 7-4 victory over the EXST A's at Fitch Park Field #3 this morning in Mesa.
Two Chicago Cubs (Ryan Freel and Aaron ...