December 2009
It's Over
I've never said this before. I've always been a supporter, but this is too much. It is time to fire Jim Hendry. It's over. For Christmas, Jim Hendry gave Cub fans the disaster that is Carlos Silva. Why? To save money in…
Hall of Fame Voting
Now is a great time to read baseball articles from around the country, as Hall of Fame voters often write columns announcing and defending their ballots for next spring's induction. Voters get to vote for a maximum of…
Good Friends, Keepers, & Sleepers
As most of our loyal readers know, I've been living in New York for about 20 months... To let you know where I'm coming from, literally, I'm a Chicago guy, who "colleged" in New Orleans, and since them has lived in…
The Beauty of Hee Seop
The life around the Cubs hot stove is desperate and lonely. We, fans, are starving for feelings of pride and splendid anticipation for the upcoming season. Rumorville brings us no hope, as the foreseeable future brings…
Oh Noooooooo!!!
Hope does not spring eternal. There is no hope for the Cubs next season. From the AP, via ABC News ... A baseball official with knowledge of the trade says the Mariners have acquired mercurial outfielder Milton Bradley…
Get Well Soon, Jose Arredondo
Jorge Arangure ( on Twitter ) recently broke the news that Jose Arredondo will miss the 2010 season, due to Tommy John surgery. That's terrible news for one of our two favorite setup relievers from the 2008 season.…
Best Team Money Can Buy: Full Throttle
We referenced in our recent post on The Best Team Money can Buy that we weren't going to purchase an entire 25-man roster. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Here is our money-is-no-object best team money can buy... Keep in…
Millwood Trade Reaction
Congrats to the Rangers who just traded Kevin Millwood and $3 million to the Orioles for Chris Ray. Most importantly, they saved $9 million in the deal... Meaning, they can go get a pitcher who will likely be better…
The Best Team Money can Buy
We hear the expression all the time. Usually teams with stars that win titles and have high payrolls, like the Yankees, Red Sox, and in other sports the Lakers or Real Madrid. But, building powerhouse teams is of course…
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