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Cubs Offseason Addition By Subtraction

Perhaps you’re like many Cubs fans who continue to grow impatient with the Cubs seeming unwillingness to add pitching depth.  Of course, we all cringe when we see the numbers of Jason Marquis’ contract when you put them next to his ERA, and I’m not going to defend the situation.  I will, however, try to […]

A-Rod To Chicago? Not In A New York Minute

Both the Cubs and Yankees have something more in common than losing in their respective division series: Alex Rodriguez. Also add just about every other team with deep pockets, including the Angels and Giants; teams that could really use Rodriguez. It’s a sure bet that A-Rod will waive his option and test the free agent […]

Looking Grim

My fear has become a reality. The Cubbies are down 0-2 and the underdog is looking for a sweep on Saturday. Here are some notes from the series:

Zambrano/Marmol Issue: I agree with Piniella’s move to bring in Marmol. The goal was to keep Zambrano’s pitch count down for another appearance on 3 days rest. […]

From Arizona: More Than A Mirage

Excerpt from Greg Esposito of AZSportsHub.com… Be sure to listen to the podcast interview with Michael Schwartz of dbacks.com regarding the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks series.
http://azsportshub.com/d-backs-playoff-preview-with-our-d-backs-insider/

Billy Goats, Bartman, Black Cats, Inexperience and No Respect. That is the foundation that this series is built upon. The Cubs with 99 years of futility and the D-backs with all […]

Here We Go

A black cat, Leon Durham, Steve Bartman, and a billy goat. Terms often used to describe the Cubs when trying to obtain a coveted pennant and World Series appearance. Once again, Cubs fans thrust into excitement and the media goes wild. As a cautious Cubs fan, I always get a tad worried just as I […]

Cubs Schedule May Be Best Asset

Another late inning rally for the Cubs. I think I’m going to invest in a blood pressure monitor. With a Brewers late loss to the Astros, the Cubs now regain a game lead in the division. After Tuesday’s loss, everyone was in a panic, well except Lou Piniella.
“You’re not going to win every game..If […]

Cubs Find a New Scandal

You would think the Cubs would focus on issues such as Carlos Zambrano’s inability to calm the masses with an overwhelming win against the Reds, leaving men in scoring position on base, or just being able to hold a non-contending team early in the game instead of having to win in the ninth inning. Unfortunately, […]

Cubs Have Bigger Issues

Fifteen men left on base over 11 innings in a 5-4 loss. Unacceptable for a playoff contending team, especially knowing that Milwaukee won. Marquis leaves after 5 innings with 4 earned runs and Marmol and Howry only give up 1 hit with 8 strikeouts in 4 innings. Unlucky Ryan Dempster blows another game giving up […]

Los and Another Loss

When you’re ace hits the mound for a start, you feel pretty good about getting a win. Not the case lately for Carlos Zambrano. Since late July, he’s 0-5 with an 8.31 ERA giving up 31 runs in nearly 34 innings. Is it the pressure of being the ace in a tight stretch run or […]

More Marmol Please

Besides the Cubs winning the series against the Brewers (in their usual exciting fashion), the most promising development going forward may have been on the mound. After Ted Lilly’s pitch count tipped over 90 pitches in the fifth inning, reliever Michael Wuertz made his appearance. No thanks. Wuertz sat down and Carlos Marmol got up. […]