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Game Recap: Cubs 3, Pirates 1 --- Who knew we could win two in a row?
August 16, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Even we here at GROTA can have internet problems, so I'm going to write the shortest recap in history.
I didn't get to see yesterday's game, but it sounded decent on paper. Instead I was with the wife at The Proposal. I much rather would have seen the game, but she has...
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
October 21, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Cubs. Their likely 2010 commitments:
C - Geovany Soto - $575KC - Koyie Hill - $475K+1B - Derrek Lee - $13MM2B - Jeff Baker - $415K+SS - Ryan Theriot - $500K+3B - Aramis Ramirez - $15.75MMIF - Aaron Miles - $2.7MMIF - Andres Blanco...
Fantasy Baseball Championships Run Through Denver and Chicago
August 22, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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On Friday night I was supposed to see the 1970s rock band Styx at a county fair. Not a state fair, but a middle of nowhere podunk county fair.
Unfortunately everyone slated to join me bailed at the last minute, mainly due to a lack of proper planning. Some forgot to request...
Game Recap: Cubs 1, Phillies 6 -- Enough already.
August 13, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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(graphic to come later)The Cubs suck, blah blah blah.
Cliff Lee went eight innings for the Phils, we only scored once. Lame.
Ryan Dempster went seven innings, got hit with a crooked number in the 4th, gave up a couple bombs. That sucked.
Hey, Jeff Baker is hitting .275 all of a...
Piniella's Spark Plug - Cubs 8 Marlins 6
May 01, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Twenty-Two - Cubs 8 Marlins 6
WP - David Patton (1-1) LP - Burke Badenhop (1-1, BS 1) Save - Kevin Gregg (2)
Just when it appeared the Cubs were about to fall two games under .500, in stepped Ryan Theriot and with one swing of the bat turned a miserable day into a solid come...
Phillies Streak Halted at 10
July 22, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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All good things come to an end. The Phillies ten game winning streak was halted after their 10-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
Jamie Moyer cruised through the first three innings, but hit a rough patch in the fourth. Moyer loaded the bases and Alfonso Soriano’s RBI single put the Cubs...
Chicago Cubs: One is the Loneliest Number
September 28, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Sigh. One week.
There are two times of the year that I absolutely hate. The first is that week between Christmas and New Year. Everything is slow, no one is around, it's cold, and all you're really left to do is watch bad bowl games, and reflect on a year that probably didn...
Ramirez carries Cubs to 8-5 win over Reds
July 24, 2009 by
Chicago Sun Times
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Aramis Ramirez homered, doubled twice, singled and drove in three runs Friday in his most productive game since coming off the disabled list, leading the Cubs to an 8-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Mike Fontenot, Jeff Baker and Derrek Lee also homered for the Cubs, who have won...
Cubs 101 - Pt. 74 - Cubs 102
October 03, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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So, what does the immediate future hold for us?
The long delayed sale appears to be finally imminent. We are fortunate that this time, the buyer is motivated out of love for the Cubs and a desire to see them do well, rather than a source of cheap programming, then later, a profitable...
Koyie Hill Appreciation Society: 41 Hits & Counting
August 20, 2009 by
Thunder Matt's Saloon
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The Bearded One has racked up nine more hits since the last KHAS post, so I'll pull nine more boxes off of the picture. Maybe it's my imagination, but the return of Geovany's bong to the lineup seems to have lit a fire under Mr. Hill. His average is only .225, but he'...
There's crazy, there's Milton Bradley crazy, then there's LaTroy Hawkins crazy
July 29, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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So...I went to Wrigley last night, fully expecting to come back here this morning and provide a service to the vast universe of you not fortunate enough to live within two hours' drive of the park, but the pitching last night was poor (hopefully this doesn't become a trend...
I'm Sorry Milton: I Meant to Say "Massive Disappointment Relative to Expectations"
August 02, 2009 by
Thunder Matt's Saloon
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Milton fouls off an orange before taking a called third strike.I'm sorry Milton. I was a bit harsh. I may have had a few too many beers last night and thus, didn't really choose my words carefully. You don't really "suck", per se. As Mr. Wesley points out, you...
Gamecast: August 14th vs. Pirates
August 14, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Charlie Morton (2-5, 3.81 ERA) vs. Randy Wells (8-5, 3.01 ERA)
Story Lines
This Cubs team is finished. Toast! Well Done! ________ insert your own word, because the team that played this week is not heading to the playoffs. That being said, this Cub team is about to get some help...
Roster Moves into October
August 07, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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The Cubs have lately been playing extremely well as of late and find themselves in an unusual (for 2009 at least) predicament. With several key players soon to return from trips to the DL, Lou and Jim will have to decide who to demote and what the roster will look like going into...
What Should the Cubs Do With Sweet Lou After 2010?
September 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Let me preface this entire article by saying that I have always been a fan of Lou Piniella, and when the Chicago Cubs hired him as their manager in 2006, I was extremely excited.
That being said the most recent collapse and downfall of the goat franchise of Major League Baseball...
Gamecast: September 15th vs. Brewers
September 15, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Yovani Gallardo (12-11, 3.59 ERA) vs. Carlos Zambrano (8-6, 3.77 ERA) Story Lines
The Cubs almost had a perfect night last night. They found a way to win without much office, the Giants lost, but the Cardinals out-slugged the Marlins (which wasn't all bad, since the Cubs trail...
Game Recap: Cardinals 3, Cubs 2
September 19, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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The Cubs collected 3 of their 7 hits and both of their 2 runs in the 1st inning yesterday, and were then shut down by John Smoltz and the Cardinals for the next 8 innings. And while Ted Lilly delivered an extremely solid 7.2 innings of work, he melted down in the 5th surrendering...
Who I would keep
August 21, 2009 by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Welcome, one and all, to today's edition of Roster Talk!
Today, we're gonna look at the bright side of things, once again, because whenever I look at things from the other side of the coin, some of you get upset, your feelings get hurt, and you start demanding that...
Cubs-Padres Lines Preview
August 17, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at PETCO Park. Lefthander Ted Lilly will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Lilly is 9-7 this season with a 3.59 ERA. Lilly's opponent in this one will be Kevin...
Baker's homer stuns Giants
September 25, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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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 claw back to beat Giants
SAN FRANCISCO -- 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 National League Central for a day by beating the Giants 3-2.
Had the Cubs lost, the St. Louis Cardinals would have clinched the N.L. Central...
Cubs hanging in there
September 25, 2009 by
Arizona Diamondbacks
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SAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Baker was a little leery of facing San Francisco closer Brian Wilson. After all, in three previous at-bats against Wilson, Baker had struck out.
Lee out with sore neck
September 25, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee will miss Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants because of neck spasms sustained while being congratulated after scoring on Jeff Baker's home run in the ninth inning of Thursday night's comeback win.
Recap: San Francisco vs. Chicago Cubs
September 25, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Chicago's Jeff Baker belted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and dealt San Francisco a blow to its playoff hopes, as the Cubs beat the Giants, 3-2, in the opener of a four-game series.
Cubs Lineup: Is it broke? Why fix it?
7 days ago by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Again, not feeling wordy, so let me quickly brighten up your Saturday with an idea for a line-up for 2010. I'll let you fill in the hatred/love in the comment section.
Against RHP:
1) Milton Bradley, RF (yes, we should keep him)
2) Ryan Theriot, SS
3) Derrek Lee, 1B
4) Aramis...
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