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I’m done with Baseball Prospectus
September 09, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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I don't even know where to begin. I'll make a long story short and mostly just focus on today's blunder. Baseball Prospectus is becoming more and more mainstream. That's good and bad at the same time. It's good because it shows that sabermetrics is spreading...
State of the Cubs (7/18 - 7/28)
July 29, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Friday, July 18th @ Houston L 2-1
Howry (L, 3-3), Geary (W, 3-1)
Saturday, July 19th @ Houston L 4-1
Zambrano (L, 10-4), Rodriguez (W, 5-3), Valverde (S, 25)
Sunday, July 20th @ Houston W 9 -0
Dempster (W, 11-4), Backe (L, 6-10)
Monday, July 21st @ Arizona L 2-0
Harden (L...
FSE Fantasy Baseball Positional Rankings - Middle Relievers
March 26, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We wanted to stop the FSE Fantasy Baseball Positional Rankings series with the closers, we really did. However, the urge to write a middle reliever breakdown won out in the end. Here, we rank the top 40 middle relievers, grouping them in a variety of categories that speak to their...
Spring Training News and Notes: Cubs Closer Race, Dodgers 3B Injuries, Alfonso Soriano, Bartolo Colon, Jim Edmonds
March 08, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We glance around the majors at the fantasy stories you need to know about.
Scratching Out a Win - Cubs 9 Nationals 4
August 27, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred Twenty-Four - Cubs 9 Nationals 4
WP - Angel Guzman (3-3) LP - Jason Bergmann (2-3) Save - None
The Cubs did just enough in the first seven innings Wednesday night then pulled away late to pick up the win against the Washington Nationals. The final score does not...
Closing The Book On Kevin Gregg
Well, Lou has seen enough:After Kevin Gregg gave up four two-out runs in the ninth inning in a 4-1 loss to the Padres on Monday night, Piniella said he plans on removing Gregg from the closer's role."I think we're going to make some changes as far as what we're going...
Touch ‘Em All: An Abbreviated Version
August 18, 2009 by
Souvenir City
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We’re shortening the recaps this morning because if we write about Kevin Gregg too much, we’ll break everything in the house.
Padres 4 – Cubs 1: The Cubs managed to secure a one run lead in the eighth inning and even Carlos Marmol couldn’t walk a run home.Â...
New Guy f/x - Kevin Gregg
The Kerry Wood era has come to a close. Carlos Marmol is the Cubs' closer. Kevin Gregg is their veteran set-up guy (and insurance policy for Marmol). In the process, the Cubs save themselves several million dollars, and the risk that comes with a multi-year deal for Wood. This...
GOOD MORNING, MLB FANS
April 12, 2009 by
Zoner Sports
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Power bats helped the Cubs beat the Brewers in a very exciting game in Milwaukee. Alfonso Soriano hit a 2-run homer in the top of the 9th to give the Cubs the lead. Carlos Marmol earned the save by striking out Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder in the 9th. Fielder had a double and his [...]
Cubs Vs. Diamondbacks Open Game Thread: BAMF Retuns!
April 28, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Zambrano (vs. D’back hitters) takes on Yusmeiro Petit (vs. Cub hitters) today. Harry’s got a nice workup on how Petit pitches the Cub hitters at his place. FWIW, Soriano. Bradley and Fontenot all hit Petit well. Lee and Ramriez will not be available for the Cubs tonight...
GameCast: September 13th vs. Reds
September 13, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Homer Bailey (5-4, 5.60 ERA) vs. Ted Lilly (11-8, 3.17 ERA)
Story-linesThe Cubs blew a chance to gain a game on the Rockies last night, thanks in part to the erratic arm of Carlos Marmol. I know that some people think he's capable of being the team's next closer, but...
A See-Saw Loss on the South Side - Cubs 7 White 8
June 27, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Seventy-One - Cubs 7 White Sox 8
WP - Bobby Jenks (2-2) LP - Sean Marshall (3-6) Save - None
For the eleventh time this year the Cubs lost a game in their opponents last at bat. The Cubs offense battled all day and took advantage of four mistakes, three errors, by the White...
Quick Hits
March 29, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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-In a somewhat strange story, Dontrelle Willis will begin the season on the 15 day DL due to an anxiety disorder. Willis said that he consulted with team doctors who performed a drug test that revealed reasons for concern. According to Willis and team doctors, the condition is easily...
That one’s on Lou
June 19, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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The Cubs finally put some runs on the board in the top of the 7th after being shut out by Shields for 6 innings. The Rays only led 1-0 as Gallagher threw 6 solid innings. The only run allowed was unearned as Derrek Lee made an error. The Cubs take a 3-1 lead in the top of the 7th...
News, Notes and Video from Mesa
February 22, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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As announced on Saturday afternoon, Jeff Samardzija will start the Cubs' Cactus League opener on Wednesday against the Dodgers at HoHoKam Park. Lou Piniella will hold Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster out of the first week games. Due to the extended exhibition season, the starters will have ...
More Cubs Expected to Participate in the WBC
December 14, 2008 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Back in November news began surfacing on which Cubs were expected to participate in the second World Baseball Classic scheduled for March 5th through March 23rd. Carlos Marmol and Alfonso Soriano had signed on at the time to play for the Dominican Team led by Stan Javier. Carlos Zambrano...
That was long, painful, and ugly, but a win is a win
August 27, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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After a game like tonight, I don't have much at all to say. I don't have much to say often after a game, but all I can say tonight is that Zambrano was not good, the offense is relentless, Neal Cotts is not good, the offense is relentless, the Pirates are not good, the offense...
A Beautiful Day for a Convention
January 17, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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When Pat Hughes stepped to the microphone to kickoff the 24th Annual Cubs Convention he announced it was two below zero outside but hearing Mr. Hughes and his familiar voice meant one thing....the baseball season is right around the corner.The Hilton was filled to the brim, some even...
Tuesday odds and ends
October 21, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Now that Jim Hendry is on board for the next 4 years, he spoke a little about what the team's offseason plans may be. We were told the payroll would increase in 2009, but that may not be the case. The sale of the team appears to be on hold and unlikely to be completed before...
Red Dawn
April 21, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Baseball should be back tonight from it's two-day unscheduled and scheduled hiatus, as the Cubs start a stretch of 20 straight. Rich Harden gets the nod and says it's the best he's felt in a long time. We'll see how good he's feeling after pitching in 30 degree...
2009 Cubs: Pitching
October 15, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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The Cubs currently have 35 guys on their 40-man roster. This does not include any potential free agents (Dempster, Wood, Howry, Lieber, Fox). Howry, Lieber and Fox are gone. The Cubs will try to re-sign Dempster and Wood, but once the World Series is over, each will file for free...
Get to know an ACB Legend, Part 1: Ryno, aka Jame Gumb
March 17, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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In a dimly lit room the interviewer nervously adjusts his tie and glances at his reflection in the mirror. He takes a deep breath and sits in his chair alternating between adjusting his legs and glancing at his watch. His subject is late, and he worries that perhaps this man won...
From Carlos Marmol To Johan Santana: Mets and Cubs Fans at a Loss
September 20, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Struggling through numerous titles for this article—including High Hopes and Big Busts: Analyzing The Frustration of Rooting for the Cubs and Mets, Who Flopped First? The Mets or Mets?, and many more—I came to the realization that the inspiration for the article was one...
Cubs' Storylines of the Spring....The Bullpen
February 12, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Lou Piniella's bullpen will have a different look than it did a year ago when pitchers report on Friday. With Kerry Wood in Cleveland and Bobby Howry with the Giants, the backend of the pen has two holes to fill and a big question mark.Carlos Marmol is the odds on favorite to become...
Where Have You Been Rich Harden? - Cubs 3 Pirates 1
June 29, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Seventy-Three - Cubs 3 Pirates 1
WP - Rich Harden (5-4) LP - Zach Duke (8-6) Save - Kevin Gregg (13)
The Cubs won their first game of the year in the Steel City behind Rich Harden's best outing of the season. Harden gave up nine hits, all from the fourth inning on, but...
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