MetsBlog (Free subscription) | yesterday
In a report in today’s Chicago Tribune, Paul Sullivan says that while both Rich Harden and Reed Johnson would like to remain with the Cubs, their return appears to be unlikely. Sullivan says that Harden’s injury history makes signing a long term deal with the Cubs unlikely, and considering the Cubs want to move Kosuke Fukudome [...]
The Cub Reporter (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
I'll go through a few more lower level free agents this week and pick it up to some possible bigger names next week. As we know, there's talk that if the Cubs can move Milton Bradley, they'd put Kosuke Fukudome back to right field and try and improve the outfield defense with a more true center fielder. And that's where Mike Cameron comes in... Year Age Tm G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP...
The Sporting Blog (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
It's understandable for consumers to be happy about and test out their new purchases: Porsche drivers would want to take a spin in a new ride, new homeowners have dinner parties, and kids with new toys play with them until their parents snap. But there's a fine line between enjoying something new, and going overboard in praising it. New Cubs owner Tom Ricketts lost sight of that line . “I’ll...
Bleed Cubbie Blue (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Browse more photos » The Toronto Sun reports this morning on a potential Milton Bradley for Vernon Wells swap: The Chicago Cubs would like to -- have to -- deal disgruntled outfielder Milton Bradley . And one player they are eyeing as a target destination is the Blue Jays , with centre fielder Vernon Wells going to the Cubs in return. "It's early...
Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
...he could make an interesting replacement for Reed Johnson as a center field platoon for Kosuke Fukudome if Fukudome stays in center. His career splits don't show a huge advantage versus lefties quite like Reed Johnson. Davis has a career .735 OPS against lefties vs .717 against righties, while Johnson has an .841 OPS versus lefties and just .707 versus righties. On the other hand, Davis is a game...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Cubs. Their likely 2010 commitments: C - Geovany Soto - $575K C - Koyie Hill - $475K+ 1B - Derrek Lee - $13MM 2B - Jeff Baker - $415K+ SS - Ryan Theriot - $500K+ 3B - Aramis Ramirez - $15.75MM IF - Aaron Miles - $2.7MM IF - Andres Blanco - $400K LF - Alfonso Soriano - $18MM CF - Kosuke Fukudome - $13MM RF - Milton Bradley - $9MM OF - Sam Fuld - $402K 3B/OF...
Ivy Chat (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
Interesting news out of Seattle. Catcher Kenji Johjima has decided to return to Japan and cancel the final two years left on his contract: Kenji had an option to return to Japan and used it - leaving all $16 million on the table by walking away. GM Jack Zduriencik tactfully said the decision was all Johjima's. "We are very appreciative of everything Kenji has done for this organization over the...
The Big Dead Sidebar (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Manager Lou Piniella did not receive the highest grade among the Cubs' coaches. Who did? Yeah, Lou, this year stunk! Lou Piniella, manager, C- -- The Cubs finished with a winning record for the third straight time for the first time in my lifetime. It is the saving grace to what was otherwise disappointing season with Piniella at the helm. He allowed Mike Fontenot and Kosuke Fukudome
Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
Lineup Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs 09/30/09 2:05 PM EDT Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Andrew McCutchen - CF Ryan Theriot - SS Andy LaRoche - 3B Kosuke Fukudome - CF Garrett Jones - RF Jeff Baker - 3B Lastings Milledge - LF Micah Hoffpauir - 1B Steve Pearce - 1B Jake Fox - LF Jason Jaramillo - C Bobby Scales - RF Brian Bixler - 2B Geovany Soto - C Luis Cruz - SS Andres Blanco - 2B Charlie Morton...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
BEN MARGOT Associated Press The Giants' Pablo Sandoval is tagged out by the Cubs' Jeff Baker while trying to stretch a single into a double in the first inning. SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants have played themselves right out of the playoff race. "It's getting down to a miracle," manager Bruce Bochy said. "I think we've made it real, real difficult." Aramis Ramirez homered,...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
Giants starter Barry Zito gave up four runs and six hits in four innings. SAN FRANCISCO -- Aramis Ramirez homered, Jake Fox hit a two-run single and the Chicago Cubs beat the Giants 6-2 on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games. Chicago's victory again kept the Cardinals from clinching the National League Central. St. Louis had a magic number of one and could capture the division with a victory...
ChicagoCubsOnline.com (Free subscription) | 09/26/2009
Game One Hundred Fifty-Three - Cubs 3 Giants 0 WP - Carlos Zambrano (9-6) LP - Tim Lincecum (14-7) Save - None Friday night was all about Carlos Zambrano . In a game that took only one hour and 56 minutes to complete, not only did Zambrano toss the Cubs first nine-inning complete game of the year he drove in two of the Cubs' three runs. Carlos Zambrano out pitched Tim Lincecum and handed the Giants'...
Bleed Cubbie Blue (Free subscription) | 09/26/2009
More photos » by Eric Risberg - AP Write your own caption; another prize for the best one. Browse more photos » The last time the Cubs faced Tim Lincecum, on May 5 at Wrigley Field, Lou sent onto the field a makeshift lineup that included Joey Gathright leading off in CF (the only game he started as a Cub), Kosuke Fukudome batting third, Micah Hoffpauir hitting fifth, and Aaron Miles starting...
Bleed Cubbie Blue (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP Derrek Lee homers again -- his ninth this month. Browse more photos » Didn't we see this game on Monday? The Cubs started off Tuesday's game in very similar fashion to Monday's, scoring three runs in the first inning on their way to a 7-2 win over the Brewers, their third win in a row. After then matching the three-spot with another one in the second inning...
Bleed Cubbie Blue (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP May this be the first of hundreds of major league hits for Tyler Colvin. Browse more photos » MILWAUKEE -- In Tyler Colvin's first major league plate appearance, last night vs. Milwaukee, he drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. On his next at-bat, in the third inning, he hit a line drive into right field for his first major league hit. The ball was returned...
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