Category Archives: Hitters

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

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

Brewers at Cubs June 30th

What a game…  Rich Hill struggled early and didn’t even make it to the 4th inning.  The Bullpen picked him up and shut out the good hitting Brewers the rest of the way.  A big kudos to Billy Petrick, Michael Wuertz, … Continue reading

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Angel Pagan, Aramis Ramirez, Billy Petrick, Bob Howry, Chicago Cubs, Cliff Floyd, Hitters, Koyie Hill, Mark Derosa, Michael Wuertz, Mike Fontenot, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Rich Hill, Sean Marshall

BBPRO article on the Barrett Trade

The article is located here. Here is a quick quote from the article What bothers me, rather, is that the Cubs’ have developed a nasty habit under Jim Hendry’s tenure of doing everything in their power to degrade a player’s … Continue reading

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Filed under Chicago Cubs, Hitters, Michael Barrett

Rockies at Cubs June 27th

The Cubs will be going for win number 6 tonight against the Rockies.  It really seems like the Cubs can do no wrong at the moment.  I’m still in shock the Cubs gave up 6 runs in the 9th two … Continue reading

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Angel Pagan, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Cliff Floyd, Derrek Lee, Hitters, Koyie Hill, Lou Piniella, Mark Derosa, Mike Fontenot, Pitchers, Ryan Theriot

Jacque Jones Traded? Billy Petrick called up? Updated 9:00 est

Various radio stations and news sources are reporting that Jacque Jones has been traded to the Marlins.  I haven’t been able to find any official confirmation but with all the press this is getting I’d be shocked if it was … Continue reading

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Filed under Billy Petrick, Chicago Cubs, Hitters, Jacque Jones, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Ryan Dempster, Trade News

Padres at Cubs June 25th

I don’t have a lot of time to post tonight, so here’s a bare bones preview Cub Vs Rockies The Cubs are 63-61 all-time against the Rockies.  The Rockies beat up on the Cubbies last year winning 4 games in … Continue reading

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Angel Pagan, Aramis Ramirez, Cesar Izturis, Chicago Cubs, Derrek Lee, Hitters, Jason Marquis, Mark Derosa, Mike Fontenot, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Rob Bowen

Cubs at White Sox June 22nd

It’s been a while since I’ve done a game preview thread.  It is time to get back to business.  Today, the Cubs will be taking on the struggling White Sox.  Back in May, the Cub’s took 2 of 3 games … Continue reading

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Angel Pagan, Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Zambrano, Cesar Izturis, Chicago Cubs, Derrek Lee, Felix Pie, Hitters, Mike Fontenot, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Rob Bowen

Barrett Shown the Door

In a move that really surprises no one, Michael Barrett was traded to the San Diego Padres for backup catcher Rob Bowen and prospect Kyler Burke.  It seems pretty ironic that this trade happened at the time it did.  I … Continue reading

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Filed under Chicago Cubs, Hitters, Jason Marquis, Michael Barrett, MLB baseball, Rob Bowen, Trade News