Brewers at Cubs April 24th

What and ugly depressing game that was last night.  It seems the Cubs do this every time.  They take a lead early and then either the Starter or the Bullpen coughs it up in the middle innings.  The Cubs are now 7-12 on the season.  The good news (or bad news depending on your perspective) [...]

Weekend Updates as Well as March 5th Game Summary

Over the weekend the Cubs continued their losing ways.  Well, at least they tied a game this time.  I guess that counts for something.  As always in spring training there is always good news with the bad news.  Here is a summary
 The Good Saturday Vs. Athletics (Cubs 5, Athletics 5)
Michael Barrett went 2 for 2 [...]

Meet the Relievers for 2007

Neal Cotts
In one of the more interesting trades, the Cubs acquired Neal Cotts for David Aardsma.  Neal Cotts definitely has the advantage in experience over Aardsma.  Cotts had a great 2005 season in which he posted a 1.94 era in a 60.1 innings pitched with a solid BB/K ratio of 2.0.  His WHIP was also a [...]