Brian Stokes, who had tossed 12 2/3 straight scoreless innings, took the mound with a one-run lead in the eighth. He surrendered an RBI single to Aramis Ramirez, then a three-run homer to Alfonso Soriano as the Cubs rallied to beat the Mets, 5-2.
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Via Another Cubs Blog
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August 30, 2009
Here’s a somewhat pretend scenario based on a true story. Let’s say you’re running a company, and hire a guy with a 3-year contract worth $300,000. You give him a $40,000 signing bonus, will pay him $50,000 in his first year, $90,000 in his second year, and $120,000 in his third year. Let’s furthermore say his occupation is such that his value can be measured in a very real...
Via Faith and Fear
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August 29, 2009
Flipping on SNY in the early afternoon Friday, I heard myself paraphrase Bill Terry:
"Is Chicago still in the league?"
I wasn't looking to take a shot at the Cubs the way the Giants manager was jabbing the downtrodden if eventually vengeful Dodgers in 1934. I was kind of serious. Here we were, on the last weekend of August 2009 and we hadn't played the Cubs...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 27, 2009
With 2009 being all but entered into the history books as one of the most bizarre and frustrating seasons, it's time to look forward to things improving in 2010.
Predictions for What Mets Fans Can be Thankful for Next Season
Jose Reyes plays a full year and returns to being the spark of the lineup, that the Mets have desperately missed in 2009.
Carlos Beltran returns...
Via NY Baseball Digest
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August 28, 2009
So 27 is now old? I am kidding of course, but I find it amusing how some fans are complaining about the age of Chris Carter, the 1b/OF acquired by the Mets in the Billy Wagner deal.
I asked some writers their thoughts, and most didn’t seem very excited about Carter. You would hear “he is [...]
Via Fark.com
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August 27, 2009
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Via The Big Lead
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August 27, 2009
Milton Bradley is being abused by Cubs fans who use racial taunts. He doesn’t have any specific examples, but you can be sure that everyone is out to get him. “I’m talking about hatred, period,” he said. “I’m talking about when I go to eat at a restaurant, I have to listen to the waiters [...]
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