Headlines for February, 2009

Marmol Opts Out of World Baseball Classic

The Cubs official website says Carlos Marmol has decided to skip the World Baseball Classic.  I don't know that it will matter much in the long run for his health, endurance, etc.  I do know that at this point it is the commitment I want as a fan.  He is committed to getting ready for the season and competing for [read more...]

Best Birthday Present Ever

Today is my birthday.  I am not a man in the habit of promoting it or even adjusting my schedule much to accommodate any plans.  But it makes me think of one of my best birthday gifts ever. I was turning 23 in 1994.  My wife and I had been out of college for just under a year and had a [read more...]

Will Kosuke Fukudome Excel In His Sophomore Year?

Kosuke Fukudome started off his rookie year with a bang.  A three run jack in the bottom of the ninth to tie the opening day game.  But the big bang turned to a whimper as his average slipped every month through the year.  April and May were All Star caliber months for him.  June and July were below average for [read more...]

DeRosa’s Departure Could Result in Higher OBP

Mark DeRosa is no longer a Cub.  I hate that.  He had a great year in 2008 and I grew to really appreciate him.  But he is gone.  The question now is the effect it has on the lineup.  Immediately, I think it means we have added two left handed bats in the lineup.  While the Cubs.com depth chart shows [read more...]

Cubs Fifth Starter

It is spring training time, so we have to talk about this.  But in reality, this isn't going to matter come September and October.  The fifth starter will be bullpen material come playoff time anyway. It really won't be an issue during the regular season.  If Harden needs extra rest occasionally, then the guy who misses #5 is going to get [read more...]

Chicago Cubs 3 Peat

Lost in last year's heart wrenching loss in the first round was a bit of history.  The Chicago Cubs first back to back playoff appearance since 1908.  Yes that's correct, in the 100 years of misery since last winning the World Championship, the Cubs had failed to make the playoffs two straight years. The last time they did have back to [read more...]

Billy Goats, Black Cats, and Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th.  For a team tormented by curses, they might have picked a different day for pitchers and catchers to report.  Some players reported early, either out of eagerness to get started or some serious superstition.  Geovany Soto, Kevin Gregg, Jeff Samardzija, Jake Fox, and Koyie Hill, among others, reported on Thursday. Regardless of the actual day, the 2009 season is now underway.  [read more...]

Monthly Archives

May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008