Monthly Archives: July 2007

What A week

I had a pretty emotional and lengthy absence here.  I had to go away to attend a funeral for my grandfather.  He was truly a great man will be missed.  Unfortunately, I’ve spent the last day or so packing and … Continue reading

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Filed under Billy Petrick, Chicago Cubs, Jake Fox, Kerry Wood, Matt Murton, MLB baseball, Rocky Cherry, Trade News

Cubs at Cardinals July 24th

It seems like 20 years since the last time I posted.  I’ve been very busy lately trying to sort out my move and as well as a get a job.  I recently have had a death in the family which … Continue reading

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Filed under Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Derrek Lee, Hitters, Kerry Wood, MLB baseball, Ronny Cedeno

Giants at Cubs July 19th

Has anyone else felt a little let down that Mr. Bonds has not started any of the games in Chicago?  I imagine, Bonds won’t be playing in most away games coming up.  I think he wants to hit the record … Continue reading

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Filed under Chicago Cubs, Derrek Lee, Hitters, Jake Fox, Jason Kendall, Kerry Wood, Koyie Hill, Mike Fontenot, MLB baseball, Rob Bowen, Ryan Theriot

Cubs Acquire Jason Kendall for Rob Bowen and Minor League Prospect

Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry announced the cubs have picked up catcher Jason Kendall from the Billy Beane and As, for a Rob Bowen and minor league LHP Jerry Blevins.  I’ll post a breakdown of this trade tomorrow afternoon.

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Filed under Chicago Cubs, MLB baseball, Rob Bowen, Trade News

Cubs Sweep Astros, Barry Bonds and The Giants next?

The Cubs opened the second half of the season with a bang sweeping the Astros.  Unfortunately, I can not comment on the games because I missed a large portion of all 3 games due to a combination of Ottawa Lynx … Continue reading

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs, Cliff Floyd, Henry Blanco, Lou Piniella, Matt Murton, Michael Barrett, MLB baseball, Rich Hill

Mark Cuban Submits application to buy Cubs

Thanks to the All-star game news has been pretty slow lately, but this bit of news is particularly exciting.  Mark Cuban has applied to become the owner of the Cubs.  This guy is the polar opposite of the Tribune Company … Continue reading

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Filed under Chicago Cubs, Felix Pie, Geovany Soto, Hitters, Kerry Wood, Koyie Hill, MLB baseball, Rob Bowen

The 2007 All-Star Game

Every year I am amazed at why people are so down about the All-Star game and it’s related events.  Many people are mad about how the players are chosen, the way the All-Star game settles home field advantage, or even … Continue reading

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Filed under MLB baseball, Rants

Cubs at Pirates July 7th

Happy Live Earth day.  There is nothing like listening to some good music especially for a good cause.  The bad news is the Cubs lost to the Pirates yesterday and the Brewers won dropping the Cubbies back to 5.5 games … Continue reading

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Chicago Cubs, Daryle Ward, Derrek Lee, Jacque Jones, Koyie Hill, Mark Derosa, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Theriot

Cubs snap 3 game winning streak

Even though the Cubs lost yesterday they are still on a 10-2 run of late.  I have to give credit to the Nats Matt Chico for pitching a great game.  He made the Cubs look like a team that really … Continue reading

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Filed under Chicago Cubs, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Rich Hill, Sean Marshall