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Cubs General Soreness Report
2012-05-23 19:00:00
Player Position Date Status Injury Marcus Mateo RP April 4 60-Day DL Sore R Elbow Steve Clevenger C April 26 15-Day DL Tightness R Side Lendy Castillo RP May 12 15-Day DL Strained L Groin Carlos Marmol RP May 12 … Continue reading →...
 
Cubs Reach Pace For 100 Losses
2012-05-23 01:00:32
The Cubs are on the brink of slumping to depths the 2011 team never sank to–losing nine straight games. Mike Quade’s club lost a season-high eight straight in early June, but also had five more wins at this point last … Continue reading →...
 
Should Alfonso Soriano Bat Leadoff?
2012-05-22 01:15:43
Is it wrong to think Alfonso Soriano should be the Cubs leadoff hitter? “Don’t be surprised if Alfonso Soriano ends up in the leadoff spot this season. It won’t happen anytime soon, or necessarily come as a permanent change, but … Continue reading →...
 
Now What, Cubs?
2012-05-21 02:30:24
Serious reality check for the Cubs this past weekend. Being swept at home vs. the White Sox was about the worst thing that could happen to a team struggling to draw spectators. The cross town series has always meant more … Continue reading →...
 
Kerry Wood, Big Z & Tank
2012-05-19 16:42:15
Last Saturday I addresses a worse case scenario regarding Kerry Wood’s final days with the Cubs: Wood continues to struggle and the Cubs are forced to issue an ultimatum to ‘retire’ or accept his unconditional release from the club. It … Continue reading →...
 
Cubs Fans, Kerry Wood, Twitter
2012-05-18 17:00:20
#Cubs Kerry Wood strikes out 20 atmlb.com/AsznNi via @MLB— Bullpen Brian (@bullpenbrian) May 18, 2012 Before Kerry comes out today, I want to announce my retirement. I've enjoyed my 9 days in the big leagues. #Cubs— Kerry Wood's Glove (@KerryWoodsGlove) … Continue reading →...
 
Kerry Wood’s Career Numbers
2012-05-18 10:00:27
Click pictures to enlarge In his 12th major league season with the Cubs, including his second yearin his second stint with the team. Originally selected by the Cubs in the firstround of the 1995 draft.  Has pitched exclusively in … Continue reading →...
 
Oh No, Garza. Not The Yips
2012-05-17 03:00:03
Some call it the ‘yips’. Golfers call it the ‘shanks’. Baseball players refer to it simply as ‘The Thing’. Whatever you call it, Matt Garza is suffering from it—his inability to make the simplest of fielding throws. Another pitcher, Rick … Continue reading →...
 
Dale Sveum Knows Better
2012-05-16 01:00:59
I’ve had few frustrations with Dale Sveum through the first 36 games. For the most part he’s pressing the right buttons, has the team hustling and seems to be getting the most from a team struggling to be relevant in … Continue reading →...
 
This Guy’s A Cubs Killer
2012-05-15 13:15:36
In this installment of ‘Name that Molina’ I’m talking about Bengie, Jose, Yadier Molina, the Cubs killer who’s a lifetime .281 hitter with 9 HR and 48 RBI through 101 games vs. Chicago. This year alone he’s batting .346 with … Continue reading →...
 
 
 
 
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