Back in May, Cubs fans cried out that Bob Howry AKA Homerun Howry was coming back to the Cubs.  For one reason or another the Chicago Cubs felt that Howry would stabilize the bull-pen with his veteran presence. However, that was not the case. While Howry started out well for the Cubs, he finished with a record of 0-2 and had an ERA of 5.66. Needless to say the Chicago Cubs released...

(Source: Chicago Now) We can all calm down now, the Cubs bullpen has finally received the right handed veteran reliever it has needed since the beginning of the season. Well okay, their still is reason to worry. Because that reliever comes in the name of Bob Howry, yep that’s right Bobby “Home Run” Howry, who pitched for the Cubs from 2006-2008. As according to...

Things got so bad for Howry, you can't find a picture worth posting in a Dbacks uniform (Courtesy Yardbarker) It’s over!  The Bob Howry experiment has ended.  It was like a recurring nightmare everytime he went to the mound and now that is one less headache around in the Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen.  Bob Howry has been given his unconditional release. The free-agent...

Bruce Levine reports that the Cubs will sign Bob Howry before today's game against Texas. Let's recap. On Monday, Bob Howry was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks, a team that according to Brad Evans at Yahoo Sports could have one of the worst bullpens in baseball history. Check this excerpt: Arizona's fangless 'pen is on pace to be one of the worst in baseball...

According to a team press release (via the Chicago Sun-Times), the Chicago Cubs have given right-handed pitcher Bob Howry his unconditional release to make room for Carlos Zambrano. Zambrano was activated from the restricted list today after four Minor League apearances. Howry, 37, was a combined 1-3 with a 7.71 ERA with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cubs this season. He was signed...

Contrary to Goreo's last post, the Cubs have not signed Howry, but apparently are interested in him. Translation Jim Hendry is interested in him. I think I speak for all Cubs fans when I say, "NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!" For God's sake the frickin' Diamondbacks didn't want him. Have you seen the Diamondbacks bullpen? Jeff Samardzija could be a...

The Cubs are interested in signing the recently-released Bob Howry, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. Earlier in the week, the D'Backs released Howry, who used to set-up for the Cubs. The right-hander posted a 10.67 ERA in 14 appearances before the D'Backs had had enough of their $2.25MM investment.Cubs GM Jim Hendry has said that he's on the lookout...

Desperate for relief help, the Cubs have signed Bob Howry. Howry, who played for the Cubs from 2006-2008, was released by the Diamondbacks earlier this week. Howry struggled with the D’Backs, striking out as many as he walked in a little over 14 innings. He had an ERA over 10, and an xFIP of 6.11. Always a flyball pitcher, Howry only got ground balls 25.5% of the time this...

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It appears that Carlos Zambrano's return to the rotation can be partially credited to the return of Bob Howry to the Cubs. He'll join the team this weekend after being released by the Diamondbacks earlier in the week. Howry was 1-0 with the Diamondbacks and that's where the good news ends. He also had a 10.69 ERA in 14 IP, 1.674 WHIP, struck out 6, walked 6 and I guess...

The Cubs came from behind, which is a spot they’ve been in each of their 5 games so far, to beat the Astros 9-7. Fukudome came to the plate in the 5-run Cubs 7th, game tied at 5 and doubled to LF putting the Cubs up 7-5. They added another run that inning. Bob Howry c...

Bob Howry has found a new home -- back in his old home. The Chicago Cubs have signed the former Giants reliever for the remainder of the season. Howry, whose return to the Cubs was announced before their interleague game Friday night at Texas, was part of Chicago's bullpen from 2006-08.  He was released by Arizona on Monday and cleared waivers Wednesday. The right-hander signed...

The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro has the details of the Diamondbacks deal for Bob Howry. Howry will get between $2 and $3 million for the 2010 season. Arizona holds a team option for 2011. The 36 year-old righty spent last season in San Francisco putting up solid numbers setting up Giants closer Brian Wilson. His 2009 3.39 ERA and 1.15 WHIP recalled his stellar seasons...

Bob Howry was a typical signing by the Cleveland Indians. In 2003, Howry, while pitching for the Red Sox, struggled with right elbow problems. He would end up on the 60-day dl after undergoing season-ending surgery at the beginning of July to repair his flexor tendon. The Indians would swoop in and sign the damaged righty to a minor league deal after the 2003 season, hoping it...

Former San Francisco Giants' reliever Bob Howry was designated for assignment today by the Arizona Diamondbacks.  The D-backs gave Howry his unconditional release to make room for right-handed reliever Saul Rivera whom they acquired from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for cash considerations. The Diamondbacks signed Howry in December in an attempt to address their bullpen, giving him a

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their sign anyone who is available and doesn’t cost and arm and a leg strategy, as they have signed reliever Bob Howry.  Howry has a 3.39 ERA last season in San Francisco. They say they are still waiting and seeing what will happen with former Dback Jose Valverde.  Hmmm… Just amazing.  I have [...]

Bob Howry has signed a 1 year deal with the San Francisco Giants. The faithful at Wrigley Field will have to find a new reliever to boo at every waking moment with this signing.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- It's not like Bob Howry is in his 40s, or injured. But it's not like he did anything on the mound to inspire confidence before getting released by the Arizona Diamondbacks, either.

The Leadoff: Bob Howry retiresChicago Cubs reliever Bob Howry has retired after 13 seasons. For most people this is irrelvant news, but for anybody that has ever played the now defunct trading card game, MLB Showdown, Bob Howry is legendary. (Ignore these next few sentences if you have never played MLB Showdown) Bob Howry's 2002 card was a staple for any MLB Shodown team'...

The Cubs are interested in signing the recently-released Bob Howry, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. Earlier in the week, the D'Backs released Howry, who used to set-up for the Cubs. The right-hander posted a 10.67 ERA in 14 appearances before the D'Backs had had enough of their $2.25MM investment. Cubs GM Jim Hendry has said that he's...

Right-hander Bob Howry, a 13-year veteran, has retired, writes Carrie Muskat of MLB.com. Howry's 769-appearance career (all in relief) was bookended by stints with the Chicago ballclubs. He broke in with the White Sox in 1998 and spent four-plus years there, then moving onto the Red Sox, Indians, Cubs, Giants and Diamondbacks before returning last year to the North Siders...

The Diamondbacks and pitcher Bob Howry have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with a team option for 2011, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.  Although terms of the deal are currently unknown, it is believed to be worth $2-3MM. The 36-year-old righty posted a 3.39 ERA with 6.5 K/9 in 63 games for the Giants last season.  We first heard the D-Backs were interested...

Dodgers up, facing Bob Howry.Manny's got his third (second lead off) double of the game. Definetely not the type of player we need, right Sabean?There goes the game. Double for Ethier after maybe 8 balls fouled back in counts 1-2 and 2-2. Dodgers re-take the lead.Sky high to triples alley. Nobody can get there. Bounces at the base of the wall for an easy triple and this game...

The Cubs are about to sign Bobby Howry to bolster their bullpen: The Chicago Cubs will sign veteran relief pitcher Bob Howry to a contract on Friday before they take the field against the Texas Rangers for a three-game series, according to a source close to Howry. Howry, who’s previously pitched for the Cubs and Chicago White Sox, was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks last...