Chicago Cubs Julio Borbon pretends to get hit by a pitch (Video)
When I think about great actors, I think about Warren Beatty, Tom Hanks, Rock Hudson and Julio Borbon?!?
During Thursday's Padres/Cubs affair at Wrigley, Borbon was facing Padres pitcher Luke Gregerson and pulled off one of the worst acting jobs in MLB history.
Watch as a Gregerson pitch goes a tad outside and fails to hit Bourbon but that doesn't stop Julio from acting...
Reminder: Baseball Has Flopping, Too
I’m not the kind of guy who likes to toot his own horn, because rib removal surgery isn’t something that is covered under my health insurance, but back in the day I was quite the mediocre little league baseball player. In fact, I received more than a few participation trophies, and they didn’t just give those babies out to anyone whose parents ponied up $70 for the uniform...
Cubs’ Julio Borbon Fakes Being Hit by Pitch in Hilariously Bad Fashion (Animation)
When playing for a team as hopeless as the Cubs, sometimes embellishing a bit to your advantage isn’t the worst idea.
That’s what Chicago center fielder Julio Borbon was thinking Thursday afternoon, at least, but his acting skills could use some serious work. When a pitch from San Diego’s Luke Gregerson landed in the dirt near his feet, Borbon hopped up and down as if the ball...
Padres 4, Cubs 2
Yadier Alonso's two-out fly ball to right field dropped in front of Julio Borbon for an RBI single that led to a four-run eighth inning and boosted the San Diego Padres over the Chicago Cubs 4-2 Thursday for a four-game series split.
Travis Wood (2-2) retired his first 14 batters before Kyle Blanks singled, and he led 2-0 when Jesus Guzman reached on an infield single leading...
Cubs’ Julio Borbon hit-by-pitch act is the worst ever
Julio Borbon of the Cubs takes a pitch in the dirt, pauses, and then pretends to be hit. It's arguably the worst act in MLB history.
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MLB player's hilariously bad acting job
This may not be an actual flop, but we are definitely going to classify it as such. Cubs outfielder Julio Borbon, who you probably have never heard of until now, seems to be one of the first MLB players to bring flopping to the mainstream baseball audience. Check out the slightly delayed and fake reaction to a ball that bounced in the dirt, and never came close to him. Soccer...
Julio Borbon needs acting lessons
The umpire has zero idea what the hell he’s doing.
Julio Borbon fakes being hit by pitch in hilarious fashion
Julio Borbon tried to pull off the baseball equivalent of a flop on Thursday, and it did not go well. Borbon entered the San Diego Padres-Chicago Cubs game as a defensive replacement in the 8th inning with the Cubs down 4-2. He was facing Padres reliever Luke Gregerson in the bottom of the inning and had a 1-2 count. Gregerson threw a breaking ball in the dirt that seemed to bounce...
Julio Borbon Claimed on Waivers by the Cubs
Julio Borbon Claimed by the Cubs The Chicago Cubs made a splash in the waiver pool by claiming Julio Borbon after he got designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers. The Chicago Cubs made another move by designating infielder Alberto Gonzalez for assignment. Borbon, 27, is a career .283 hitter who spent parts of four seasons with the Rangers....
Does adding Julio Borbon mean the end of the southpaw lineup?
The Cubs claimed speedy centerfielder Julio Borbon off of waivers yesterday. Borbon made himself known amongst the Cubs faithful by being caught stealing to end the game. Prior to that there was a lot of speculation about the roster move to clear a space on both the 40 man and 25 man rosters.
Many speculated that Borbon addition would mean the end of Dave Sappelt in the lineup...
Chicago Cubs Claim Julio Borbon Off Waivers
MLB News: Julio Borbon was claimed off of the waiver wire by the Chicago Cubs from the Texas Rangers Friday. Spending his whole career in the Texas system, Borbon has a solid glove, but very little power and while he possesses very nice speed, his knowledge of the art of running has a few holes in it. There have been plenty of gems that were found on the waivers after being cast...
Cubs claim Borbon off waivers from Rangers
The Chicago Cubs claimed outfielder Julio Borbon off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Friday.
Borbon, 27, spent all of last season with Round Rock, the Rangers' Double-A affiliate, where he hit .304 with 23 doubles, 10 home runs and 20 stolen bases in 133 games. He hit .317 in 32 spring training games for the Rangers this season and went hitless in one regular season at-bat...
Cubs claim outfielder Borbon from Rangers
As expected, the Texas Rangers weren't able to sneak outfielder Julio Borbon through waivers.
Borbon announced the news himself on Twitter with the following tweet:
Chicago Cubs!!!! Julio Borbn (@JulioBorbon20) April 19, 2013
Borbon, who was designated for assignment last week, was claimed by the Chicago Cubs Friday. The Rangers put Borbon on waivers Wednesday.
Texas was hoping...
Rangers put Borbon on waivers
Texas Rangers outfielder Julio Borbon, who was designated for assignment last week, has been put on outright waivers.
According to a source, the Rangers were unable to find a suitable trade for Borbon before the waiver deadline.
The club must now hope that Borbon can clear waivers so they can outright him to Triple A Round Rock, although that doesnt seem likely.
Houston has first...
Orioles rumors: Baltimore interested in Rangers Julio Borbon
The Baltimore Orioles have interest in trading for Texas
Rangers outfielder Julio Borbon, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
The Orioles have interest in the Rangers' Julio Borbon, but have found the asking price to be high.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) April 14, 2013
Olney adds that the Rangers’ asking price for Borbon is “high.”
Texas designated...
Phillies Should Find a Spot for Borbon
Borbon, 27, is young and talented enough to get calls from several teams. The Phils should be one of those teams calling. Photo: ESPN
Every once in a while, a team becomes so deep at a particular position that they simply run out of room for a talented player. Last year, the Phillies felt they had enough depth to let Brandon Moss pursue other opportunities and the A’s had the ability...
OF Julio Borbon: Designated for assignment
Hot News for OF Julio Borbon
Rangers DFA Borbon to make room for Tepesch
ARLINGTON, Texas The Texas Rangers made the move that was expected Tuesday, designating outfielder Julio Borbon for assignment to make room for Tuesday starter Nick Tepesch.
The Rangers have 10 days to trade, release or outright Borbon to the minor leagues.
"I'm biased," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said. "I'm around him (Borbon) all the time. I&...
Borbon preparing for next step
ARLINGTON, Texas Julio Borbon doesn't know what his baseball future holds, but he knows that after Tuesday it likely won't have anything to do with the Texas Rangers.
The club is expected to designate Borbon for assignment Tuesday to clear room for starting pitcher Nick Tepesch. It's almost an automatic that Borbon won't clear waivers, which will end his time with...
Rangers GM pleased with Borbon's progress
HOUSTON Julio Borbon still has a fan in the Texas Rangers organization in general manager Jon Daniels.
That doesn't mean that Borbon will still be with the club April 9 when they have to make a roster move for fifth starter Nick Tepesch.
Borbon is out of options and the club would have to expose him to waivers if they try to send him to the minors to clear room for Tepesch...
Borbon nabs roster spot with Rangers
SAN ANTONIO Julio Borbon is the 25th man on the Texas Rangers roster at least for now.
Borbon, who is out of options, nabbed the final rosters spot for Texas over relievers Josh Lindblom and Cory Burns. Both Burns and Lindblom will start the season at Triple A Round Rock.
Texas will carry 11 pitchers to start the season and just four starters. The Rangers won't need a fifth...
Ortiz, Scheppers making Rangers roster
ARLINGTON, Texas The Opening Day roster for the Texas Rangers is filling up quickly.
Texas manager Ron Washington announced that both right-hander Tanner Scheppers and left-hander Joe Ortiz had made the team, leaving the Rangers with just one vacant roster spot.
Texas will open the season with either an additional outfielder in Julio Borbon or another bullpen arm in either Josh...
Rangers who could surprise in Surprise
Just in sheer numbers alone, there's bound to be a surprise or two for the Texas Rangers this spring,
Right now the club has 63 players on the spring training roster, five more than they've carried to camp in any of the last five years. Most of the 63 have their futures mapped out for them this year already whether they know it or not.
But there are a few who could have...
OF Julio Borbon: Placed on DL; Majewski promoted
Hot News for OF Julio Borbon
Rangers RHP Tateyama on DL to start season
The Rangers have placed right-handed reliever Yoshinori Tateyama on the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Julio Borbon to Triple-A Round Rock while finalizing their opening day roster.
Tateyama, who has been bothered by a low back muscle strain, will be eligible to be activated April 14.
The two-time defending AL champions also selected the contracts of rookie left-hander...
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