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Cubs in the WBC, Final Edition
March 25, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 25, 2009.The Japanese defended their WBC crown in an extra-inning defeat of Korea. Ichiro delivered the game-winning hit in the Finals, while Fukudome watched from the bench. Team Japan opted not to start him in the final game, and he never saw action.Fukudome...
Cubs in the WBC, Semi-Final Edition
March 23, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 23, 2009.The defending champs sent the Uncle Sams home with a 9-4 game last night. Fukudome was moved up to the 6th spot, but had the same general results. He was 0 for 3 with a walk and a K. His fly out with runners on first and third and no outs didn'...
Cubs in the WBC, Day 8
March 18, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 18, 2009.It's flag-waving time for the U.S. team after a come from behind victory to avenge the mercy rule loss against Puerto Rico. While all that's well and good for the Yanks (not the team from NY, the Americans), it wasn't a particularly good...
Cubs in the WBC, Day 6/7
March 16, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 16, 2009.I will refrain from any mercy-related comments, because if you've read any article on the U.S.-Puerto Rico matchup from yesterday, you already saw mercy in the headline, guaranteed. Geo Soto got the start at DH for Team Puerto Rico. He went 0...
Cubs in the WBC, Pool Recap
March 13, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 13, 2009.As the WBC moves from letters to numbers (pools), let's take a quick look at what the Cubs and Cubs farmhands did in the lettered pool play. Carlos Marmol (D.R.)-0-1, 5.40 ERA, 4 of 5 batters retired via K (tournament over)Geo Soto (Puerto Rico...
Cubs in the WBC, Day 5
March 12, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 12, 2009.Theodore Lilly got his first start for Team USA on Wednesday. He gave up 3 hits and 1 run over 3 innings pitched. He struck out 2 and didn't walk a batter. But, in my opinion, it was a disappointing outing. Why? Well, the one run he yielded was...
Cubs in the WBC, Day 4
March 11, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 11, 2009. Italy lost to Venezuela, 10-1, ending their run. Cubs farmhand Alex Maestri came in in the ninth, well after the damage was done. He threw one inning, giving up a walk and striking out one. But obviously the biggest news was the Netherlands beating...
Batting Second, Kosuke Fukudome
March 11, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 11, 2009. Lou told Fukudome yesterday that he was intending to pencil him into the #2 spot. I like this move. While I may be the only person East of the Pacific and not named Lou Pinella who likes it, here's why I think it makes sense. Obviously, his...
Cubs in the WBC, Day 3
March 10, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 10, 2009. Another "off" day for Cubs players on Sunday. But Monday... Korea defeated Japan in a shocker, especially given the 14-2 drubbing Team Japan had handed Korea two days earlier. Fukudome batted 7th again and started in CF. He went 1 for...
What it takes to be a Cubs Fan...just a thought.
March 09, 2009 by
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Posted by Arthur on March 9, 2009. Born on the southside of Chicago, I am often asked how I became a Cubs fan. The simple answer...My Dad. He came to this country and great city in 1970 and lived on the southside. Only living a mile or so from Sox Park, he didnt choose that team as...
Cubs in the WBC, Day 2
March 08, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 8, 2009. OK, so it's technically Day 3 of the WBC, but Chinese Taipei was the only team in action with a Cubs player, and he didn't log any PT. So, we're making Saturday Day 2 of the WBC, and now we're officially underway with a whole host...
TD's Top Prospects- #23 Pitcher
March 06, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 6, 2009. Esmailin Caridad Rank: #23 Pitcher (TD), #22 Prospect (BA) Age: 25 Position(s): SP, RP Team(s): Daytona, Tennessee '08 Key Composite Stats: 13-7, 3.73 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 152 innings pitched Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent (December 2007) Breakdown...
Cubs in the WBC, Day 1
March 05, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 5, 2009. The World Baseball Classic is officially underway, with a Japan-China matchup being the only game today. If you didn't wake up at 4:30 ET to watch it live, here's the recap. Fukudome started in centerfield and batted seventh. Seventh? The...
TD's Top Prospects- #24 Batter
March 04, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 4, 2009. Doug Deeds Rank: #24 Batter (TD) Age: 27 Position(s): RF Team(s): Tennessee '08 Key Composite Stats: .325 BA, .904 OPS, 73 runs, 37 doubles, 12 HR's, 8/9 stolen bases Acquired: Traded from the Minnesota Twins for Craig Monroe Breakdown:...
Go Rich Hill?
March 03, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 3, 2009. Normally, when a former Cubs top-prospect-turned-bust moves on (which seems to happen a lot), I hope he sucks with his new team (usually the Orioles) as much as he did with the Cubs. I imagine most Cubs fans agree with that logic. But the Rich Hill...
TD's Top Prospects- #24 Pitcher
March 02, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 2, 2009. Hung-Wen Chen Rank: #24 Pitcher (TD), Unranked Prospect (BA) Age: 22 Position(s): SP, RP Team(s): Peoria, Daytona '08 Key Composite Stats: 4-5, 3.38 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 0.20 WIP, 29 appearances (22 starts) Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent April ...
TD's Top Prospects- #25 Batter
March 01, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on March 1, 2009. Starlin Castro Rank: #25 Batter (TD), #7 Prospect (BA), N/A Prospect (BP) Age: 18 Position(s): SS Team(s): AZL Cubs '08 Key Composite Stats: .311 BA, 5 triples, 6 SB's, 12 errors in 51 games Acquired: Signed as Free Agent Breakdown: According...
The Amish Rifle & Iron Micah
February 28, 2009 by
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Posted by Jumbo on February 28, 2009. How about a random collection of Cubs notes to start off the Saturday?... The Amish Rifle's Beautiful Chin Music I don't know whether in my entire life I've ever seen an uglier bit of facial hair than the disgusting bit of red shag...
The WBC Rosters
February 28, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on February 28, 2009. Most people know the MLBer's who'll suit up for the World Baseball Classic, but the Cubs have 8 guys in their system who made WBC rosters, playing for 7 different countries. Let's take a look at them: Geo Soto (Puerto Rico): The Cubs...
TD's Top 50 Prospects- #25 Pitcher
February 27, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on February 27, 2009. Casey Lambert Rank: #25 Pitcher (TD), Unranked Prospect (BA) Age: 23 Position(s): RP Team(s): Daytona, Tennessee '08 Key Composite Stats: 2.81 ERA, 12 Saves, 1.34 WHIP Acquired: 6th Round, 2007 Breakdown: The lefthander appeared in 55 games...
TD's Top 50 Prospects-#51
February 24, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on February 24, 2009. With BA posting its annual top 100 prospect list today (which featured Josh Vitters at #51 and Jeff ND at #79), I felt it was time to fire up the 'ol TD Top 50 prospect list. OK, so it's not "ol," it's a brand-spanking new...
Lionel tests typing fingers, shows off his testy side
February 24, 2009 by
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Posted by Lionel on February 24, 2009. A few days ago, the Tribune's Paul Sullivan wrote an article questioning Z's shoulder and his head. When I initially read the article, it got under my skin. But, I decided it wasn't worthy of being commented on and so I let it pass...
TD in Focus: Spotlight on Aaron Heilman
February 22, 2009 by
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Posted by Mav on February 22, 2009. The Towel Drills staff welcomes long-time Cub fan and former college pitcher "Mav" to the TD Bullpen. Mav will be bringing us some great in-depth stuff throughout the season with the added perspective of actually having competed at a level...
Worst. Contract. Ever.
February 21, 2009 by
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Posted by Jumbo on February 21, 2009. Baseball Prospectus had an article up the other day titled "Free-Agency Mistakes" ($). The article is a run-down of what they consider to be the worst signings of the offseason. The list breaks down into 1, 2, 3, and overall worst contracts...
Hot Corner? Who Will Be the Cubs Backup Third Baseman?
February 19, 2009 by
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Posted by Jumbo on February 19, 2009. The most watched position battle throughout spring training in Mesa will be the Cubs closer situation, which will come down to favorite Carlos Marmol or newly acquired Kevin Gregg. Marmol seems to be the lock for the first crack at the job while...
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