JEFF BAKER NEWS
S.F. fails to gain ground for wild card
September 25, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off playoff elimination for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with 3-2 victory Thursday night.
Baker Leads Cubs Past Former Candlestick Players, 3-2
September 25, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Eric Risberg - AP
Jeff Baker, home run hero. Who would have thought?
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As the Cubs and their coaches and manager came onto the field for the handshakes and high...
Rockies trade Jeff Baker to Cubs for minor league pitcher Alberto Alburquerque
July 02, 2009 by
Purple Row
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Jeff Baker
#10 / Second Base / Colorado Rockies
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210
Bats: R
Throws: R
Born: Jun 21, 1981
According to Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago, the Rockies have sent infielder Jeff Baker to the Chicago Cubs for Alberto Alburquerque. Baker'...
Now We're Cooking: Baker Helps Lead Cubs To 3-1 Win Over Pirates
August 15, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
Hitting hero Jeff Baker. Who knew?
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It was quieter at Wrigley Field this afternoon; the jets appearing at the Chicago Air & Water...
From the Wire....Cubs Acquire Jeff Baker
July 02, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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According to a report from Yahoo Sports, the Cubs have acquired Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies.
Step 16 Revealed: Jeff Baker Goes Yard
September 25, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Last Thursday I provided you with a step-by-step synopsis of the Colorado Rockies plan to set up the San Francisco Giants for devastating and irrevocable heartbreak.
I only covered the first 15 steps at that time, mainly because I was instructed not to or I’d lose my writing...
Baker to Cubs
July 02, 2009 by
Purple Row
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Baker to Cubs
The Cubs acquired Jeff Baker from the Rockies, according to Yahoo Sports.
Stumping for a Fontenot/Baker Platoon
26 days ago by
Another Cubs Blog
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We’ve had a lot of discussion around here about the 2nd base job next season. There aren’t any projection systems available yet, but I thought it might be a good idea if we come up with some numbers. The 4 players often talked about are Mike Fontenot, Jeff Baker, Placido...
Jeff Baker ... The Difference Maker - Cubs 3 Pirates 1
August 15, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred-Fifteen - Cubs 3 Pirates 1
WP - Tom Gorzelanny (5-2) LP - Zach Duke (9-11) Save - Kevin Gregg (23)
Tom Gorzelanny improved to 2-1 in a Cubs' uniform with a solid outing against his former team. Gorzelanny qualified for the win but left after five innings....
Requiem For A Season: Cubs Lose Road Finale 5-1 To Giants
September 28, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by George Nikitin - AP
Jeff Baker is 6-2, 210. Pablo Sandoval makes him look... tiny.
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Throughout this September, with the Cubs desperately clinging to hope of...
When They Pull Out a Knife, The Cubs Pull Out Jeff Baker
July 02, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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The Cubs countered the Cardinals acquisition of Mark DeRosa with one of their own, acquiring 2B/3B Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies. It's like countering a handgun with a slingshot. Seemingly running out of players to put on the disabled list, Baker is already on it with...
Thursday Rockpile: Jeff Baker traded, does Atkins move next? July 2 could be more busy for Rockies than usual
July 02, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
The Rockies are getting closer, but still no cigar when it comes to beating Los Angeles.
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The Rockies have dealt one third baseman ...
Fontenot & Baker > DeRosa
September 07, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Mark DeRosa WAR: 1.7 (493 PA)
Mike Fontenot WAR (vs RHP): 0.5 (322 PA)
Jeff Baker WAR with Cubs: 1.3 WAR (129 PA)
In fewer PA, the Baker and Fontenot have been better than DeRosa if Fontenot only faced righties this year, which he should only be doing. In other words, a straight...
Baker's blast in ninth doesn't allow Giants to gain ground
September 25, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off playoff elimination for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with 3-2 victory Thursday night.
Cubs' Baker hits 9th-inning homer to sink Giants
SAN FRANCISCO(AP) Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off elimination in the NL Central for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with 3-2 victory Thursday night.
The Cubs Are Just A Train Wreck
They can't even celebrate properly:
While celebrating a come-from-behind, ninth-inning win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, the Chicago Cubs couldn't avoid yet another "Cubby Occurrence."
First baseman Derrek Lee scored the game-tying run ahead of Jeff...
Cubs add infield depth in deal for Rockies' Baker
July 02, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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The Chicago Cubs have acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for minor league right-handed pitcher Al Alburquerque and designated infielder Ryan Freel for assignment.
Baker was activated off the Rockies' 60-day disabled list and was to join the Cubs for their...
Those Hotel Beds Will Get You Every Time
August 02, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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Lots of wacky crap went down Saturday night for the Cubs, including Alfonso Soriano and Jeff Baker being switched back and forth between second and third to protect Soriano, who had to play the infield because Lou Piniella ran out of bench players, from having a ball hit to him.
And...
Cubs’ late HR beats Giants, keeps Cards waiting
Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and Chicago staved off elimination in the NL Central for a day by handing San Francisco a blow to its postseason hopes with a 3-2 victory Thursday night.
Rockies Acquire Alburquerque
July 02, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The Rockies trade utility man Jeff Baker to the Cubs for a minor league pitcher with a great name:
The Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for minor-league pitcher Alberto Alburquerque on Thursday.
Alburquerque became a pure reliever this year and his...
Starting Jeff Baker At 2B
August 17, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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I couldn’t care less about the Cubs being rained out Sunday.
With all the pending bumps and bruises this club could use an extra off day, even with the Pirates in town.
Instead, I was more interested in watching the fighter jets fly over the city as part of the Chicago Air &...
Down to the Last Strike - Cubs 3 Giants 2
September 25, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred Fifty-Two - Cubs 3 Giants 2
WP - Aaron Heilman (4-4) LP - Brian Wilson (5-6, BS 7) Save - Carlos Marmol (15)
The Chicago Cubs were on the brink of officially being eliminated late Thursday night in San Francisco. Brad Penny had out dueled Ryan Dempster for eight...
Todd Helton Misses Time; Baker, Stewart to Benefit
March 07, 2007 by
cooperstownkid.blogspot.com
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At this point, there isn't a 2007 projection for Todd Helton that would surprise me. Come summer, he could find himself in the All-Star game or on the IR. Some see Helton's weight gain as added muscle, others see it as "fleshiness." He's already missed time in...
Game Recap: Cubs 3, Giants 2
September 25, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Jeff Baker is looking like a hell of a pick up by Jim Hendry. It was his bat -- and his bat alone -- that lifted the Cubs to victory last night in a game dominated by pitching.
Ryan Dempster went 7 innings and allowed only 2 runs, but Brad Penny was even more effective. ...
Cubs Remember How To Win, Dismantle Nationals 9-4
August 27, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
This wasn't a key play in the game -- Jeff Baker getting brushed back in the 8th inning -- but it's a cool photo.
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