Good move. The reason the Cubs have been swept out of the last 2 seasons is not Hendry’s fault. He’s been the architect of teams that have reached the playoffs in back-to-back years and won more games than any other Cubs team since 1945.
The Cubs need to keep Hendry, but need to make sure to [...]
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Cubs give GM Hendry an extension until 2012
Monday, October 20th, 2008Cubs pick up Rich Harden’s option for 2009
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008photo courtesy of bryce_edwards
The Chicago Cubs picked up Rich Harden’s $7 million option for 2009. I am pleased with this. Harden has definitely struggled with injuries over his career, he was 5-1 with a 1.77 ERA this season for the Cubs. I understand that he’s one pitch away from retirement, but I always like keeping [...]
Cubs get swept out of the Divisional Series… again
Monday, October 6th, 2008Ok, I’m crawling out of my despair to write this. This was THE team right? This was the one that was going to right all of the wrongs. It had the pitching, hitting, defense… it had everything. So what went wrong against the Dodgers? Are they a really better team than the Cubs? At this [...]
Cubs blow Games 1 and 2 versus the Dodgers
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008In Game 1 it was the walks, Game 2 the errors. Why can’t the Cubs get it together. Who is this team? It seems like they have no mental toughness. Isn’t that what Lou is supposed to bring to the club. I am totally down on the Cubs, they’re totally down on themselves. They need [...]
American League Playoff Preview
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels
Somehow Boston always seems to find a way. They’re scrappy and they have a ton of talent. But I think this year is not the year for them. The Angels are stacked in all facets of the game. The midseason pickup of Mark Teixeira sealed this for me. The [...]
National League Playoff Preview
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
In this one it’s offense against pitching. The problem is, all of Milwaukee’s pitchers are gassed from their run to the playoffs. I look at the Phillies lineup and am very afraid. They also have Brad Lidge in the pen to lock down the close ones. He’s significantly better than anyone [...]
Cubs clinch the NL Central
Saturday, September 20th, 2008Congratulations to the 2008 Chicago Cubs. They lock up the NL Central Saturday as they took out the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brewers also lost eliminating them from the division race.
There was definitely some low times recently, but hopefully they’ve righted the ship. I think it’s time to start resting some of the [...]
Zambrano will miss a start with shoulder tendinitis
Thursday, September 4th, 2008Big Z will have to shut it down for at least one start as he’s diagnosed with right rotator cuff tendinitis. He was put on the DL in June because of a sore shoulder and has gone past the 5th inning in only 2 of his last 6 starts.
The Cubs need to make sure that [...]
The Angels trade for Mark Teixeira locks up their spot in the Fall Classic
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008The Angels just locked up their spot in the World Series by landing Mark Teixeira. His bat along with the already potent lineup, solid starting pitching and a strong bullpen will make the Angels unstoppable. Not to mention a cake division which will allow them to rest there players heading into the playoffs.
None of the [...]
Should we be afraid of the charging Brewers?
Thursday, July 24th, 2008I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but the Cubs have been faltering lately. Should Cubs fans be worried? I think not. Every team has some sort of a slump. I think that the trade to get Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin will continue to pay off. The return of Alfonso Soriano and Kerry Wood from [...]