BOBBY SCALES RUMORS & GOSSIP

The Range of Scales & Other Things

And we thought his range was limited! Sayonara, Bobby, and thanks for the memories. Again yesterday the Iowa Cubs had a worthy replacement for recently departed fan favorite Bobby Scales in the person of Darwin Barney. Barney, braced for impact by the contraption adorning his injured knee, logged six more full-tilt innings and pronounced himself ready to return to Chicago. He leaves...
Via Cub Reporter  |  June 29, 2011

Scales taking advantage of playing time

Bobby Scales has gotten an extra load of playing time of late, and he's reminding the Cubs of his value to the organization.
Via mlb.com  |  March 13, 2011

Everybody Relax . . .

The 2011 season is saved. Bobby Scales has signed a minor league deal with the Cubs. I can sure breathe easier now. Is Bobby Scales a possible candidate for the Cubs' open 1B job? With Jim Hendry at the helm of this sinking ship, anything can happen!I STILL hate this team.
Via Exile on Clark Street  |  November 23, 2010

From the Wire ... Scales and Parker Outrighted to Triple-A Iowa

The Cubs 40-man roster shuffle began on Thursday afternoon. According to multiple reports, Bobby Scales and Blake Parker were outrighted to Triple-A Iowa. Both players were removed from the Cubs' Major League roster ... which now stands at 38 players.
Via Chicago Cubs Online  |  October 14, 2010

From the Wire ... Scales Outrighted to Triple-A

According to the Cubs.com transactions wire, the Cubs outrighted Bobby Scales to Triple-A Iowa on Friday ... with the move the Cubs' 40-man roster was reduced to 38 players. Scales made his big league debut in 2009 and played in 51 games.
Via Chicago Cubs Online  |  October 24, 2009

Scales Sent Outright to AAA

The Cubs opened up a second slot on their 40-man roster today, as they sent IF-OF Bobby Scales outright to AAA Iowa. The 32-year old switch-hitter made his big league debut in 2009, hitting 242/312/411 in 51 games (138 PA) for the Cubs, while playing 2B, 3B, LF, and RF. Scales was acquired by the Cubs from Iowa on May 4th, after spending ten-plus seasons and playing 1,000+...
Via Cub Reporter  |  October 23, 2009

The Curious Case of Bobby Scales

For all the pecularities that have plagued the 2009 Cubs, this Bobby Scales starting in left field has to be the most perplexing. First, let's look at the numbers: Rk Date Opp Rslt Inngs PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA&...
Via Cub Reporter  |  September 20, 2009

4-Pound Pretzel at Wrigley Field Fails to Impress

I went to Wrigley Field for the Cubs-Astros game on Saturday.  Bobby Scales scored on a walk-off hit to win the game after Gregg blew a 4-run lead in the 9th.  While the game itself was exciting, and my seats were insanely good (thanks Ethan), the real highlight of the game was my attempts to [...]
Via Not Qualified To Comment  |  May 18, 2009

Welcome to Chicago, Bobby Scales

Posted by Lionel on May 4, 2009.If you haven't heard, the Cubs put Z on the D.L. today and called up Bobby Scales. If you had already heard, I'm sure you said "Who?"Scales is a 31 year old career minor leaguer. He joined the I-Cubs last year, his 9th career season. He was a non-roster invitee this spring to Cubs camp and was back in Iowa until today. Scales is your...
Via Towel Drills  |  May 04, 2009

Corey Koskie's Decision Expected Saturday

According to multiple reports, Corey Koskie is expected to announce his decision on Saturday on whether or not he will continue his comeback with the Cubs. Koskie "went home to ponder his future" after meeting with Cubs' trainers on Friday.Bobby Scales replaced Koskie in the third inning of Thursday's game against the Mariners after telling his coaches he was not...
Via Chicago Cubs Online  |  March 20, 2009
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