Posted on July 29, 2008 by Corey
I believe I have written before that the idea that “This series is important” or “This game is important” is kind of a silly notion. There are 162 games and though the idea is to just win series’, there are numerous opportunities to make up lost ground. That said…this series is important.
I don’t think it’s [...]
Filed under: Offense, Relief Pitching, Starting Pitching, The Cubs | Tagged: Ben Sheets, Brewers, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, CC Sabathia, Derek Lee, Diamondbacks, DL, Jeff Samardzija, Kerry Wood, Lou Piniella, Miller Park | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 12, 2008 by Corey
It appears that Alfonso Soriano will be out another six weeks after breaking his hand in last night’s game. This will be Soriano’s second stint on the DL this year. The Cubs did well without him last time
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Posted on May 19, 2008 by Corey
* This homestand was just great. At the beginning of the homestand, the Cubs were 2 games behind the Cardinals. After going 8-2, the Cubbies are now 2 games up. The most remarkable aspect of this homestand was
Filed under: General Baseball, Infield, Minor Leagues, Offense, Outfield, The Cubs | Tagged: Alfonso Soriano, Astros, Cardinals, Daryle Ward, Derek Lee, DL, Houston, Jim Edmonds, Micah Hoffpauir, NL Player of the Week, Optimism, Roy Oswalt, Spring Training, Triple A Iowa | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 2, 2008 by Corey
Matt Murton has been optioned to Iowa since Soriano is back off the DL. If he would have stayed off the roster one more day, the Cubs would have probably won yesterdays game.
Filed under: Minor Leagues, Outfield | Tagged: Alfonso Soriano, Des Moines, DL, Friendly Confines, Iowa Cubs, Matt Murton | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 17, 2008 by Corey
* The Cubs have a .643 winning percentage. If they were in any division in the American League, they would be in first place. We destroyed the Reds last night and have the opportunity to sweep them today. This weekend, we face the Pirates. A team that we just swept at their place last week. [...]
Filed under: The Cubs | Tagged: American League, Cardinals, DL, Dusty Baker, Pirates, Reds, Soriano, Ted Lilly | Leave a Comment »
