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Could the Chicago Cubs disappointing performance lead to Lou Piniella being fired after the season? Apparently there are whispers starting to float around Chicago that Piniella could be on his way out.
Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune actually says that Lou’s record as a successful manager will keep him from being the main target of [...]
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August 13, 2009
Jeff Samardzija, hit hard in his first major league start a night earlier for the Cubs, has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago also recalled right-hander Justin Berg from Iowa on Thursday.
Samardzija is 1-2 with a 7.81 ERA in 17 appearances with the Cubs this season. He lasted 3 1-3 innings Wednesday night in a 12-5 loss to the Phillies, allowing seven runs and eight hits...
Via Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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August 13, 2009
Cliff Lee (9-9, 2.95 ERA) vs. Ryan Dempster (6-5, 4.04 ERA)Story-linesThe Cubs are playing desperate baseball, trying to avoid a home-series-sweep. The Phillies were swept themselves by the Marlins just before coming to Chicago.
Cub fans are in the news again, this time for the terrible act of -- gasp! -- dumping a plastic cup of beer on the head of a Philly outfielder...
Via Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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August 13, 2009
(Note: AJ will have the Game Recap a little later this morning, and I am seriously considering creating a DOOOOOOOOOOOOM tag)As is to be expected from time to time, the Cubs have lately appeared to be entirely unlike a playoff-bound big league team. The only problem in 2009 is that they've looked that way far, far too often. Still, I will reiterate a few points that tend to escape...
Via CBSSports.com
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August 15, 2009
The Chicago Cubs fan accused of pelting Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino with a beer said he's sorry, and hoped his fellow fans can forgive him.
Via The Big Lead
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August 14, 2009
Pay Attention, Athletes: “I had been talking to my own former teammates about life after the game and its challenges. Every one of them had struggled in one way or another. No matter how your career ends, once it does, it feels like the rocket you rode to the top has been abruptly stopped by [...]
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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August 13, 2009
Links for Thursday...
RotoAuthority looks at the worst closers in baseball.
Indians first-round draft pick Alex White is "seeking top five money," according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hoynes says the Indians are optimistic about signing him before Monday's deadline.
As you might expect, Chico Harlan of the Washington Post...
Via Seattle Times
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August 15, 2009
The Chicago Cubs fan accused of pelting Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino with a beer says he's sorry, and hopes his fellow fans can forgive him.
Via Honest Wagner
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August 14, 2009
Charlie Morton vs. Randy Wells at 2:20 PM.
Via Miami Herald
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August 14, 2009
The Chicago Cubs turn to unlikely right-handed ace Randy Wells to stop the bleeding today when they open a three-game weekend series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field.
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