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
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
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
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.
Filed under Chicago Cubs, MLB baseball, Rob Bowen, Trade News
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
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
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
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
Filed under Chicago Cubs, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Rich Hill, Sean Marshall