Posted on July 10, 2008 by Corey
It’s taken me a few days to come to terms with the fact that Matt Murton is no longer a member of the Chicago Cubs. Although I knew it was going to happen, I didn’t expect it to happen this early in July. It’s hard to put your feelings into words when things like this [...]
Filed under: Outfield | Tagged: 2003, American League, Aramis Ramirez, CC Sabathia, Eric Patterson, Iowa Cubs, Jim Hendry, Jose Hernandez, Kenny Lofton, Mark Derosa, Matt Murton, Oakland A's, Pirates, Randall Simon, Rich Harden, Ryan Theriot, Sean Gallagher, Sportscenter | 1 Comment »
Posted on July 9, 2008 by Andy
In a move designed to keep all bugeaters in Nebraska and California, the Cubs have shipped Sean Gallagher, Matt Murton, Eric Patterson, and Josh Donaldson off to Oakland for Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin.
Either someone at MLB.com is a Photoshop champ, or Gallagher’s “bring me a bowl of Life Cereal” grin was no one-time [...]
Filed under: The Cubs | Tagged: Bugeaters, Chad Gaudin, Eric Patterson, Jay Johnstone, Josh Donaldson, Matt Murton, Rich Harden, Sean Gallagher, The Big Lebowski, Thunder Matt's Saloon | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 30, 2008 by Corey
The Cubs have successfully sucked the life out of me after this weekend. The only thing keeping me from a complete meltdown after being swept by the White Sox is that the Cubs swept them the weekend before. The White Sox hit the cover off the ball and our pitching staff
Filed under: Starting Pitching, The Cubs | Tagged: Alfonso Soriano, Cardinals, Carlos Zambrano, Eric Patterson, Giants, injuries, Reds, Reed Johnson, St. Louis, White Sox | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 28, 2008 by Andy
Let’s talk about the defensive play of the Cubs yesterday. Most articles I read focus on Dempster’s poor performance, but let’s not forget the fielding mistakes that cost the Cubs runs. When the score was still 0-0, Patterson caught a fly ball and very slowly and nonchalantly tossed it back in while one of the [...]
Filed under: Defense, Outfield | Tagged: Defense, Eric Patterson, errors, Ryan Dempster | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 28, 2008 by Corey
Yes, I was at Wrigley for the awful game on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. This game was painful for me to sit through. I am willing to take responsibility for this ugly game. I took
Filed under: Infield, Management, Outfield, Starting Pitching, The Cubs, Wrigley Field | Tagged: Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Baltimore Orioles, Brewers, Cardinals, Carlos Zambrano, Daryle Ward, Defense, Derek Lee, Des Moines, Dusty Baker, Eric Patterson, Henry Blanco, Jason Marquis, Jim Edmonds, June Swoon, Lou Piniella, Matt Murton, Matt Veto, Radhames Liz, Reed Johnson, Ryan Theriot, White Sox, Wrigley Field | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 25, 2008 by Corey
I don’t doubt Lou that much, but last night’s 9th inning seemed like it could have played out a little different. Some of the pinch-hitting decisions
Filed under: The Cubs | Tagged: Eric Patterson, Henry Blanco, Jason Marquis, Lou Piniella, Matt Murton, Ronny Cedeno | Leave a Comment »
