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Elias Rankings for Cubs Free Agents
3 hours ago by
Cub Reporter
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The official Elias rankings are out and they don't differ too much from the reverse-engineered list that MLB Trade Rumors was putting out (courtesy of Eddie Bajek).
Type A - John Grabow, Kevin Gregg
Type B - Rich Harden
Reed Johnson didn't make the cut and...
Carl Crawford, Brian Shouse, Gregg Zaun, and Russ Springer Each Receive Type-B Status
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Inverted W! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!
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Per Ed Price.
Crawford won't reach free agency, Zaun and Shouse have options which may be declined...
That's What You Get For Having Two First Names
August 18, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Kevin Gregg has been relieved of closing duties according to Lou Piniella. "I think we're going to make some changes as far as what we're going to do in late innings," Piniella said. "We'll have some more tomorrow." That "more" will either...
Kevin Gregg Out as Closer
August 18, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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The Chicago Cubs will have a new closer on Tuesday according to a report from the Chicago Tribune. Kevin Gregg blew his sixth game of the year and Lou Piniella finally decided that was enough.
Gregg served up his Major League leading third game ending home run and his fifth longball...
Gregg Ggives It Up Again - Cubs 2 Marlins 3
August 02, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred-Three - Cubs 2 Marlins 3
WP - Brendan Donnelly (2-0) LP - Kevin Gregg (4-3, BS 5) Save - None
The Cubs took a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth thanks to Jake Fox's eighth home run of the year, a solo shot in the top of the inning off of Brendan Donnelly...
The Case For Kevin Gregg
Why do people hate Kevin Gregg? I mean, beside the Sling Blade stare and half-wit, Special Olympics goggles the guy's been really good. To the tune of 19 saves in 22 chances. Over the year, he's been a rock solid reliever for the Cubs. In 45 2/3 IP, he's chiseled down his...
Will Lilly's Surgery Affect the Cubs' Off-Season?
4 days ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Congratulations to the New York Yankees on their 27th World Series Championship. The 2009 season ended exactly one month after the Cubs campaign came to an end ... Warm up the oven, it's time for the Hot Stove Season.
The 15-day free-agent filing period begins on Thursday ....
Sullivan: Gregg Is Fourth Worst Cubs Closer
Paul Sullivan names Kevin Gregg the fourth worst Cubs closer since 1988. Coincidentally, Paul Sullivan is fourth on Kevin Gregg's list of worst Chicago journalists since 1988.Anywhere, here's Sullivan's full list:1. LaTroy Hawkins2. Goose Gossage3. Mel Rojas4. Kevin Gregg5...
Z Motown Meltdown ... Gregg Blows Another One - Cubs 4 Tigers 5
June 23, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Sixty-Seven - Cubs 4 Tigers 5
WP - Brandon Lyon (3-3) LP - Kevin Gregg (2-2, BS 3) Save - None
Leading up to the bottom of the ninth, the Cubs had played one of their better road games of the season. The Cubs' offense struggled again with runners in scoring position (0...
Graphing Gregg's Cutter
Kevin Gregg started throwing a cutter on August 15. Since that appearance, he hadn't thrown a single splitter. Until the final game against the Nationals on August 27. Here's a ginormous picture containing four graphs. Spin movement along with three views of the pitch flights...
MLB Outsider - In Which We Examine Closers
Not too long ago, Cubs closer Kevin Gregg came in to face the Detroit Tigers. He managed to get one of the three necessary outs before serving up a game-losing, two-run homerun to pinch hitter Ryan Ratburn. I doubt Gregg had even finished his walk of shame back to the clubhouse before...
Closing The Book On Kevin Gregg
Well, Lou has seen enough:After Kevin Gregg gave up four two-out runs in the ninth inning in a 4-1 loss to the Padres on Monday night, Piniella said he plans on removing Gregg from the closer's role."I think we're going to make some changes as far as what we're going...
Ramirez Is In Constant Pain; Gregg Is Tipping Pitches
August 09, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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A couple of interesting notes from Dave van Dyck, the only Cub beat guy to show up for work this weekend:
“The whole ballpark can tell when he’s got discomfort, it shows,” Cubs manager Lou Piniella said.
Ramirez was held out of the lineup Sunday and could miss...
Gregg out as closer; Too little, too late?
August 18, 2009 by
Baseball Think Factory
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What we’ve long expected has finally happened: Kevin Gregg is no longer the closer. Last night he blew his third save of the month - and sixth overall - and allowed his twelfth home run. The Cubs have fallen 6 behind the Cards with just over 6 weeks left in the season. Is...
Cubs Fans Not Happy: Twitter Edition
Our friend 'Duk [Big League Stew] has pointed out via Twittergraphs that last night's blown save by Cubs "closer" Kevin Gregg sent the micro-blogging service into a veritable meltdown with Small Bear related angst.Behold: Moments after the BSOP the top tweets included...
Cubs sign Kevin Gregg
January 19, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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The Cubs signed Kevin Gregg to a one-year deal for $4.2 million. Gregg was arbitration eligible and that now makes 5 of the 6 arb-eligible Cubs that have been signed.
The Cubs now have $125.5ish million guaranteed to 18 players. This does not include signing bonuses that Bradley...
Left Z'em Loaded - Cubs 2 Mets 6
September 04, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred Thirty-Three - Cubs 2 Mets 6
WP - Brian Stokes (2-4, BS 2) LP - Kevin Gregg (5-6) Save - Francisco Rodriguez (29)
The Chicago Cubs have begun mailing in what is left of the season. So much for playing for pride, this team just looks like they want the year over...
Kevin Gregg Runs Out of Chances
August 18, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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One more blown save was one too many for Kevin Gregg. After giving up four in the ninth to the Padres, the final three on Kyle Banks‘ game-winning homer, Gregg is being demoted.
“I think we’re going to make some changes as far as what we’re going to do in...
Without option-based contracts, not much early Cubs activity
3 days ago by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Two days after the World Series, and nothing has happened so far to harm or help us. There is a reason behind this: much of the activity you see at the moment pertains to players with contracts specifying "Club options for 2010". At the risk of sounding remedial...
A Blanks Outlook for the Cubs - Cubs 1 Padres 4
August 18, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred-Sixteen - Cubs 1 Padres 4
WP - Heath Bell (5-2) LP - Kevin Gregg (4-5, BS 6) Save - None
The Padres were down to their final strike in the ninth inning. The Cubs had not won a 1-0 game all season and the Cardinals had posted a win in Los Angeles. With one pitch...
Groundhog Day: Kevin Gregg Gives Up Walkoff Again, Cubs Lose 4-1
August 18, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Lenny Ignelzi - AP
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There's no sugarcoating this one. (Thanks to San Diego Smooth Jazz Man for the headline suggestion...
Cubs Left Shell Shocked by Spectacular Kevin Gregg Blown Save
August 03, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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A one-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth never feels that safe, especially with a guy like Kevin Gregg taking the mound. But, you hope that if your guy is going to blow the game, he will at least make the other team work for it.
No walks. No hit batters. No wild pitches [...]
Kevin Gregg Update: He’s Still the Closer, But…
August 03, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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Lou Piniella assured us that Kevin Gregg is still the Cubs‘ closer, despite back-to-back blown saves, including one where he surrendered homers on consecutive pitches to lose the game.
I’m sure Lou wasn’t lying when he said that. However, Rotoinfo just informed...
Touch ‘Em All: Kevin Gregg is a Douchecanoe
August 03, 2009 by
Souvenir City
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Cubs 3 – Marlins 2: There were far bigger stories in the MLB yesterday, but we’re leading with this so we can spread out Kevin Gregg hate. He was so close to winning us over. April was rocky, like a relationship that starts with bad sex. Then, you get to know the...
Blanks, Padres burn Cubs' closer Gregg in 9th
SAN DIEGO(AP) Chicago Cubs closer Kevin Gregg went from being one strike away from getting a save to possibly being demoted.
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