blog.cubhub.net - 7/2/2009
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Sam Fuld
Yet another Cubs farm hand has been promoted to the big club, and making an impact. When Lou Piniella finally sat star outfielder Alfonso Soriano yesterday, it was rookie Sam Fuld that call the call to play left field. He made things easy on Lou by going 2 for 4 with a double and ...
Soriano Will Not Be Leading Off Today
bleachernation.com 7/4/2009 — Though Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella wouldn’t say it outright, you can mark it down that: (a) Alfonso Soriano will play today, but (b) he will not be batting lead-off.
“We’ll probably make a few adjustments with our lineup tomorrow,” Piniella said after ...
Just shut up and do your job…
athbloggs.blogspot.com 7/9/2009 — Alfonso Soriano was benched for the third time in eight games Wednesday and isn't happy about it. When manager Lou Piniella spoke to Soriano last week in Pittsburgh and told him he would be giving him a few more days off, Soriano said he understood. But Soriano was upset when he saw that his ...
Soriano angry will Piniella
scoresreport.com 7/9/2009 —
Cubs left fielder (if you can even call him that with the nightly circus routine he usually puts on out there) Alfonso Soriano is hopping mad with manager Lou Piniella after the skipper sat him for the third time in eight in eight games Wednesday night.
“That’s why I’m ...
Alfonso Soriano Dislikes Slow Things
fangraphs.com 7/9/2009 — It took long enough, but it seems the National League has discovered the secret to Alfonso Soriano ’s success: throwing him fastballs. As a nightmare season creeps on for Soriano, he continues to see more and more breaking and off-speed pitches than ...
Hold Up On That Fuld Statue for Now
424tales.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — The Cubs are finally home after a June from hell. They managed a league best ERA of 3.18 during the month which translated into an 11-14 record . The pitchers on this team shouldn't have to ever buy a drink again this season because the offense owes them big time. The Cubs batted a third-worst ...
Soriano out of lineup, Fuld will lead off
suntimes.com 7/3/2009 — Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano is absent from manager Lou Piniella's lineup for the second straight night. Sam Fuld, who was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday will lead off.
Game 69 Recap: Cubs 5, Tigers 6
thecubreporter.com 6/25/2009 —
5 Runs on the Road, Lilly Pitching, Not Enough.
W - Galarraga (4-7)
L - Lilly (7-5)
S - Rodney (16)
Box Score , Photos
Things to Take from This Game
1. Fox, Fukudome lead Attack
Jake Fox staked the Cubs to a 3-0 lead on a big home run in the first. ...
Soriano does not like to prepare if it's not absolutely necessary
bases.newsvine.com 7/9/2009 — Don't mess with this man's chi
Alfonso Soriano got an unexpected day off yesterday, and he wasn't happy about it:
Soriano was miffed when he learned his name wasn't in the starting lineup Wednesday after he had a pair of hits Tuesday night.
Alfonso Soriano Dislikes Slow Things | FanGraphs Baseball
fangraphs.com 7/10/2009 — It took long enough, but it seems the National League has discovered the secret to Alfonso Soriano ’s success: throwing him fastballs. As a nightmare season creeps on for Soriano, he continues to see more and more breaking and off-speed pitches than ...
Cubs 4, Pirates 1; Wells Wins Going Away —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/2/2009
I'll tell you a story.
Back in March, I had occasion to chat with a few very nice young ladies in one of Chicago's tonier nightspots. We talked for awhile, I explained what I do and what's involved with it. As an aside, if you ever want a ...
Cubs acquire Baker from Rockies —
Major League Baseball News 7/2/2009
The Cubs, trying to bolster their bench, acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for Minor League pitcher Al Alburquerque on Thursday. To make room on the roster, Ryan Freel was designated for assignment.