Category Archives: Lou Piniella

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July 16, 2007

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

June 27, 2007

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

June 5, 2007

Two Game Winning Streak

How about that we won two games in a row.   Alfonso Soriano is a big part of that.  He is absolutely on fire and he is really earning his pay the last week or so.  He looks like a completely … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Felix Pie, Hitters, Jacque Jones, Lou Piniella, Matt Murton, Michael Barrett, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Trade News

June 2, 2007

Piniella finally vents

We all knew this was coming.  The Cubs have just been so bad.  Piniella after a close call at third stormed out of the dugout and got in the face of third base umpire Mark Wegner.  Sweet Lou threw his … Continue reading →

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Filed under Angel Pagan, Chicago Cubs, Hitters, Lou Piniella

June 1, 2007

Zambrano and Barrett Come To Blows UPDATED AGAIN!

After the disasterous 5th inning,  Zambrano and Barrett engaged in a very heated discussion which than turned physical with Zambrano lunging after Barrett.  Zambrano was yelling at Barrett probably for his passed ball that led to one of the runs.  … Continue reading →

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Filed under Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Hitters, Lou Piniella, Michael Barrett, MLB baseball

May 29, 2007

Marlins at Cubs May 29th

As stated before I apologize for my absence.  Now, back to business.  The cubs have been really snake bitten lately.  They starters have pitched great including earning a quality start in each of the last four games.  The Bullpen is … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Angel Pagan, Aramis Ramirez, Cesar Izturis, Chicago Cubs, Derrek Lee, Hitters, Jason Marquis, Lou Piniella, Mark Derosa, Matt Murton, Michael Barrett, MLB baseball, Pitchers

May 22, 2007

Transactions May 22nd

Lou Piniella had promised to make some “interesting” changes on Tuesday and my guess this is it or part of it.  Sean Marshall has been called up from AAA.  Marshall was pitching really well in AAA this year.  In 4 … Continue reading →

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Filed under Chicago Cubs, Lou Piniella, Neal Cotts, Pitchers, Sean Marshall

May 10, 2007

Todays Transactions: The Oxymoron is Back as the Pie is returned

The Cubs have sent Felix Pie back to Iowa and recalled Mr Oxymoron himself, Angel Pagan. The move doesn’t really come as surprise as Pie was only hitting .229 and was not getting much playing time.  Pie’s defense was very … Continue reading →

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Filed under Angel Pagan, Chicago Cubs, Felix Pie, Hitters, Lou Piniella, MLB baseball

May 10, 2007

Pirates at Cubs May 10th

Jason Marquis continued his quest to make me look foolish.  In spring training I ragged on him every chance I could.  After every good start I’ve said it won’t last.  After his complete game shutout and 3 hitter last night, … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Hitters, Jacque Jones, Jason Marquis, Lou Piniella, MLB baseball, Pitchers

May 8, 2007

Pirates at Cubs May 8th

The Cubs are on quite a roll of late winning 8 of their last 9, which includes their last 5 games.  The Pirates, on the other hand have been struggling.  They come into the series losing 7 of their last … Continue reading →

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Filed under Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Cesar Izturis, Chicago Cubs, Cliff Floyd, Derrek Lee, Hitters, Jacque Jones, Lou Piniella, Michael Barrett, MLB baseball, Pitchers, Ryan Theriot, Sammy Sosa, Ted Lilly