All Quiet on the Cubs Front
These few weeks before spring training starts is about as dull as it gets around these parts. We're all still waiting on Cespedes, but with Jedstein and their cone of silence, it's not like we can expect many leaks. There's also the case of the musical 40-man roster chairs with the Cubs having to drop someone once they add Gerardo Concepcion. Vegas money should be on...
Via Cub Reporter
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4 days ago
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The Revolving Door At Second
No aspect of the 2012 Cardinals comes with more questions than the middle infield, where one position has no clear starter and one has a veteran with something to prove. Rafael Furcal returns on a two-year contract with the Redbirds, hoping to show he can still play at the high level he displayed as recently as 2009, while the team goes into Spring Training with an open competition...
Via i70baseball
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4 days ago
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4 days ago
Second Banana, Not In This Bunch
Last year we saw an influx of talent come up to the MLB level, and it has added much need depth for this year’s crop of second baseman. Some rookies that got their big league chance last year were Darwin Barney, Dustin Ackley, Jason Kipnis, and Jemile Weeks. They all bring a slightly different game to the table than the others and provide an option should u pass on the big...
Via Rant Sports
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
TPR Position Overviews: Second Base
Each position seems to have a theme that runs throughout. With the catchers, we were looking at teams that would want to upgrade their position. At first base, we saw several solid first basemen still available on the free agent market. For second basemen, 2012 could be a year of redemption for several second sackers.
Naturally, we will still look at the leaders in each category...
Via hardballchat.com
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December 29, 2011
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December 29, 2011
Cuban Defector Yoenis Cespedes Stealing the International Player Spotlight
Yu Darvish can kindly move over, because Yoenis Cespedes is stealing the show. Cespedes is ready to join the MLB after defecting from Cuba, and is showcasing himself via Youtube/Vimeo. I missed out on his first video, but his most recent scouting video caught my attention. It is basically a 28-minute resume, showcasing Cespedes’ freakishly athletic skills with some baseball...
Via Future of Fantasy
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December 19, 2011
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December 19, 2011
The Chicago Cubs, a Prince and a Vegan … a Match made in Cubs heaven
Hello again, everyone and happy Friday to you all. The Cubs stove has been simmering for weeks now, but we have not even come close to a hard boil. However, I have a distinct feeling that is all about to change. From Sapporo to Milwaukee, baseball news now comes from all over the globe, and the news is going to start rolling in to Chicago.
So, let’s get to some rambling and...
Via The Sports Bank
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December 16, 2011
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December 16, 2011
Cubs interested in Japanese infielder Nakajima
The New York Yankees submitted the winning bid for the rights to negotiate with Japanese infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima, though they don’t appear to have much interest in signing him. Enter the Chicago Cubs. The 29 year old Nakajima has spent most of his career at shortstop but he could represent a significant upgrade at second base for the Cubs. Nakajima had a career .880...
Via Rant Sports
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
Hiroyuki Nakajima: Sign-And-Trade Possibilities
On Tuesday, we took a look at the New York Yankees surprise acquisition of SS Hiroyuki Nakajima via a $2.5M positing bid — the lowest bid for a position player since 2000. Now, it sounds increasingly likely that the Yankees will explore trades for the 29-year-old infielder.
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants are both interested in Nakajima...
Via Fangraphs
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
Kenley Jansen of the Los Angeles Dodgers finishes tied for 7th in the N.L. Rookie of the Year voting
24-year old righty reliever Kanley Jansen has finished tied for 7th place (with Cubs’ 2B Darwin Barney) in the voting for the N.L. Rookie of the Year voting. Jansen pitched in 51 games (0 starts) for the Dodgers last year and he was 2-1 with 5 saves, a 2.85 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. He has now pitched in 76 games (0 starts) in his first two years with the Dodgers and he is 3-1 with...
Via Dodgers Locker
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November 14, 2011
Rebuilding my Cubs
Ok, so I live in Northern California and you likely care a whole lot more about the Giants, for good reason. Heck, you might even like the A's and if so, good for you. However, I am a Cubs fan and they have issues, BIG issues, and those issues are on my mind. Lots of talk about them signing Prince Fielder but I think that would be a mistake, not because he isn't a great run...
Via 9county9
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November 04, 2011
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November 04, 2011
Vote: Will Red Sox or Cubs Win a World Series Faster?
The Red Sox snapped their World Series curse at 86 years in 2004, but the Cubs' championship drought is still 103 years strong. Theo Epstein, the general manager who helped bring a title to Boston, now heads to Chicago to bring home a trophy to Wrigley Field. He inherits some high-priced stars like Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Zambrano, and a young double-play combination with...
Via NESN.com
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October 25, 2011
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October 25, 2011
Veteran SwampDog Returns as Assistant Coach for 2012
From the Fayetteville Swampdogs
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville SwampDogs announced today the final addition to the 2012 coaching staff. Three-year player and local standout Ben Moore will don the SwampDogs pinstripes once again – this time in a new role.
As a SwampDog, Moore was best described as the team comedian off the field and a bulldog on the mound. Never did...
Via Summer Ball
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October 24, 2011
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October 24, 2011
BBA NL Willie Mays Award Ballot 2011
After a full year of writing nonsense, the Baseball Blogger Alliance has yet to kick us out and still encourages us to vote on stuff. And not just things we know like "how good did I look in dress socks and sandals." Which, of course, the answer is always "very." Next up is the Willie Mays award for rookie of the year. 1. Craig Kimbrel, AtlantaKimbrel was lights...
Via Off Base Percentage
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October 11, 2011
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October 11, 2011
Top 20 2nd Basemen, 2011 Fantasy Baseball
We already went over the top 20 catchers and the top 20 1st basemen for 2011 fantasy baseball. Today, it’s all about the top 20 2nd basemen. The 2nd basemen pool was shallow, and, for the first time in as long as I can remember, the 2nd basemen, shortstops and 3rd basemen were more or less of equal depth. For instance, Darwin Barney was ranked 20th for 2nd basemen and 19th...
Via Razzball
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October 11, 2011
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October 11, 2011
Cubs’ Darwin Barney having better at-bats
With his first full major-league season winding down, second baseman Darwin Barney seems to have caught a second wind. He started the season winning rookie of the month in April and hitting .296 in May but tailed off in August (.255) and September (.227). He has hit safely in five of his last seven games, however, including getting the game-tying hit Thursday in the ninth in Cincinnati...
Via Chicago Sun Times
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September 17, 2011
Cubs win in 12 to hand Astros 99th loss (AP)
Matt Garza pitched nine strong innings and Marlon Byrd hit an infield single in the 12th inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday. Starlin Castro set up the winning rally with a leadoff walk, went to second on Darwin Barney's sacrifice, and moved to third on a wild pitch.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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September 16, 2011
Cubs 4, Astros 3(12)
Marlon Byrd's 12th-inning infield single lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.
Starlin Castro set up the winning rally with a leadoff walk, went to second on Darwin Barney's sacrifice, and moved to third on a wild pitch. He scored when third baseman Chris Johnson couldn't handle Byrd's dribbler up the line.
Matt Garza was one...
Via AP on Fox
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September 16, 2011
Rally in 9th not enough as Cubs lose to Mets 5-4
Carlos Pena connected early and Darwin Barney delivered late. That wasn't enough for the Chicago Cubs, though, because the New York Mets still had a few swings left.
Via Miami Herald
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September 10, 2011
Rally in 9th not enough as Cubs lose to Mets 5-4
Carlos Pena connected early and Darwin Barney delivered late. That wasn't enough for the Chicago Cubs, though, because the New York Mets still had a few swings left.
Via Seattle Times
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September 10, 2011
Cubs Extend Fleita, Wilken Possibly Next
Over the weekend, Tom Ricketts had the audacity to spend his own money on a guy he seems to believe is good at what he does. Someone whom the Detroit Tigers and possibly a few other organizations believed in as well. Some folks reacted as you might expect.
Why is that stupid? Because that’s one of the prime positions that general managers want to fill. That’s not a position...
Via Cub Reporter
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September 05, 2011
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September 05, 2011
Fantasy Baseball Weekly Stock Market Report: Jackson, Hart UP; Barney, Moreland DOWN
Some leagues are starting their playoffs this week. Others are moving into the second round. Regardless, the stakes are increasing, as is the need for many to find one more candidate for addition or subtraction that could mean the difference between winning and losing.
Here are some players whose stocks are up, and others whose are down, as you plan your playoff lineups.
Stock Up...
Via Midwest Sports Fans
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September 05, 2011
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September 05, 2011
Cubs 5, Giants 2
Alfonso Soriano drove in two runs and hit one of the longest homers at AT&T Park, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.
Geovany Soto added a two-run double and Darwin Barney also drove in a run for the Cubs, who won their second straight.
Jeff Keppinger had three hits and drove in two runs for the Giants, who lost their third...
Via AP on Fox
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August 31, 2011
Giants Continue Spiral, Fall to Cubs 5-2
Alfonso Soriano drove in two runs and hit one of the longest homers at AT&T Park, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.Geovany Soto added a two-run double and Darwin Barney also drove in a run for the Cubs, who won their second straight.Jeff Keppinger had three hits and drove in two runs for the Giants, who lost their third...
Via NBC Bay Area
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August 31, 2011
Barney back in lineup vs. Giants
SAN FRANCISCO - Darwin Barney is back in the lineup tonight against the Giants' Ryan Vogelsong.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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August 30, 2011
DeWitt in Cubs' lineup vs. Lincecum
SAN FRANCISCO- Blake DeWitt is in the starting l;neup against San Francisco ace Tim Lincecum tonight, replacing Darwin Barney at second base and in the No. 2 hole.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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August 29, 2011
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