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WAR Lords of the Diamond (First Basemen)
July 02, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by David Zalubowski - AP
This just in: Todd Helton is good.
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After a relatively depressing look at the "best" catchers in Rockies history, my next focus...
Regular role suits 2B Baker just fine
August 16, 2009 by
Chicago Sun Times
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Jeff Baker might have been Cubs general manager Jim Hendry's under-the-radar acquisition of July. Now the former Colorado Rockies utility man is emerging as a mainstay for manager Lou Piniella.
Cubs WAR and 2010
October 12, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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I really hesitated to do this post, because I simply don’t know what I’m talking about. But I figure what the hell else are we gonna talk about until spring.
According to THT’s Pwins, the Cubs were an 84 win club in 2009. Listed here are some Cub players WAR for 2009, (with...
Cubs WAR and 2010
October 12, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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I really hesitated to do this post, because I simply don’t know what I’m talking about. But I figure what the hell else are we gonna talk about until spring.
According to THT’s Pwins, the Cubs were an 84 win club in 2009. Listed here are some Cub players WAR for 2009, (with...
Cubs' fabulous Baker boy: DeRosa II?
September 09, 2009 by
Chicago Sun Times
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PITTSBURGH -- Not many of the Cubs' moves went right this year, but infielder Jeff Baker joins pitcher John Grabow atop the list of the few that have.
Independence Day Weekend Open Thread
July 03, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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I'm taking the weekend off from TCR to spend some much needed time with the family, although I probably will be around parachat for some of the games. We did have a decent chat crowd last night for the opener which always makes it more fun.
....Neal Cotts had Tommy...
Cubs Acquire Jeff Baker
July 02, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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The Cubs acquired Jeff Baker from the Rockies, according to Yahoo Sports. It's unclear what the Rockies will receive in exchange for the infielder. Baker, 28, has played in just 12 games this year for Colorado, but he posted a respectable .791 OPS in over 100 games last year....
Rockies trade Baker to Cubs for prospect
July 02, 2009 by
Denver Post
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Jeff Baker, the Rockies multi-purpose utility man, was traded to the Chicago Cubs today in exchange for minor-league pitching prospect Alberto Alburquerque.
Report: Phillies inquiring about Colorado utility man
March 24, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Jeff Baker, who is out of options, hit .268/.322/.468 with 12 home runs in a utility role with the Rockies last season. Ken Rosenthal, who reported the story for FoxSports, lists Kyle Kendrick as a possibility for Baker, who is also drawing interest from the Astros and Pirates in addition...
Middle Infield Free Agents
September 06, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Mike Fontenot has proven this year that he’s only a back-up/defensive replacement. Aaron Miles isn’t good at baseball and hopefully the Cubs will eat his salary next year and let him go. Jeff Baker has been hitting the ball really well since joining the Cubs. With the...
Rockies deal Baker to Cubs
July 02, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Colorado Rockies traded infielder Jeff Baker to the Chicago Cubs Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Alberto Alburquerque.
Cubs acquire Jeff Baker, designate ex-Oriole Freel for assignment
July 02, 2009 by
Baltimore Sun
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Minor league right-handed pitcher Alburquerque dealt to Colorado; ex-Oriole Freel designated for assignment
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...
Arbitration is Going to be the End of Jim Hendry
October 07, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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From Bruce Levine's latest:
The Cubs will not offer arbitration to Harden, who was their top strikeout pitcher in 2009.
I had mentioned earlier in the week that it looks like Harden will be a Type B free agent meaning it wouldn't cost the signing team any...
Thursday Pebble Report: Three Driller hurlers shine in Texas League All-Star Game
July 02, 2009 by
Purple Row
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
Just like the parent club, four Rox farm teams suffered close and disappointing losses last night.
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AAA Colorado Springs, L 6-7 - (46-33,...
Cubs get Jeff Baker from Rockies, designate Freel for assignment
July 02, 2009 by
Star Tribune
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A late season post about middle infielders
September 25, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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What? We have no tags for Jeff Baker&Andres Blanco? We need to rectify that, because they are here for the long haul.
A very popular topic of conversation amongst Cub bloggers is the Mark DeRosa trade. Over the months of this abortion of a season, two camps have...
Baker’s HR, Dempster’s 200
September 25, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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Jeff Baker is hitting .433 in his last eight games.
This month alone he’s batting .347 through 21 games.
Are we talking about the Cubs’ starting second baseman for 2010?
Ryan Dempster wants 200 innings this season.
Entering Thursday’s start he needed 21 more innings....
Cubs escape sweep, halt Phillies' 10-game win streak
July 22, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Aramis Ramirez and Jeff Baker each had a two-run double and the Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 10-5 on Wednesday and snapped the Phillies' 10-game winning streak. The Cubs avoided their first three-game sweep in Philadelphia since 1999.
Philly's win streak over at 10
July 22, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Aramis Ramirez and Jeff Baker each had a two-run double and the Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 10-5 on Wednesday and snap the Phillies' 10-game winning streak. The Cubs avoided their first three-game sweep in Philadelphia since 1999.
Cubs get Baker from Rockies
July 02, 2009 by
Chicago Sun Times
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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.
Cubs Don’t Lose
August 15, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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The Cubs offense wasn’t as impressive as yesterday, but they took an early 2-0 lead against Zach Duke and Tom Gorzelanny allowed only 1 run in 5 innings.
Jeff Baker had a big day today with the game-winning RBI (drove in the 1st run) and he drove in the 3rd and final run...
Morning links: RIP John Brattain
March 25, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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I have a few links I wanted to share last night, but decided to save them for the morning when the whole Mrs. Tabata kidnapping story broke (I updated that post again this morning with the latest details).
Anyways, I'll start with some sad news first; John Brattain, who wrote for...
Gorzelanny tops old club
August 15, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Jeff Baker homered and drove in two runs, Tom Gorzelanny pitched five effective innings against his former team, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday.
Keppinger On The Block?
March 30, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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ESPN.com's Jayson Stark is reporting that the Reds are dangling infielder Jeff Keppinger to rival teams. The Red Sox and Astros have expressed interest, but they are also interested in the Rockies' Jeff Baker. Keppinger is hitting just .145 this spring, but is a career .287...
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