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Between November 6, 2009 and December 6, 2009

Pre-Winter Meeting Joy Killers

While waiting for the Badger game, there were two posts that might make Brewers fans a little sad before Winter meetings: First of all, Haudricort believes that the Brewers only has about 12 Million to spend on pitching...

Written by Right Field Bleachers about about 16 hours ago 3 reads 0 comments
Former Diamondback Catches On With Milwaukee

One of the feel good stories of the 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks season was the promotion of Reno Aces outfielder Trent Oeltjen to the major league club. Oeltjen immediately became a fan favorite with his contagious smile and his eager attitude...

Written by Jeff Summers about about 17 hours ago 21 reads 0 comments
Zaun a Brewer

Meet Greg Zaun. He was a backup catcher until he was 33 (so Mike Rivera, he feels your pain) He hits about 8 home runs a year and hits around .250. He struggled for awhile offensively in Toronto but came around last year for the Rays...

Written by Right Field Bleachers about 1 day ago 3 reads 0 comments
Fox out, Gray in as Chicago and Oakland do trade

Filed:December 4th, 2009 Jake Fox (Cubbie Nation/file) The Cubs solved a number of problems in one fell swoop Thursday, trading fan favorite Jake Fox, the not-so favorite Aaron Miles, and ...

Written by Damen Jackson about 2 days ago 37 reads 0 comments
Morning Ramble - 12/4

There really hasn’t been much to report yet…but here’s some of the updates from the past week: The Brewers are reportedly interested in Greg Zaun. I think he’d make a great addition and has been undervalued almost everywhere...

Written by Right Field Bleachers about 2 days ago 5 reads 0 comments
Future HOF Pitchers Playing Today

There are only two pitchers playing today that are locks for the Hall of Fame and both of them are closers. Trevor Hoffman with 591 saves should post his 600th save early next season and Mariano ...

Written by Andrew Godfrey about 2 days ago 14 reads 0 comments
A's Get Jake Fox from the Cubs

The Jack Cust Era in Oakland appears to be over, as the A’s have just acquired Jake Fox, the player most likely to be the next Jack Cust...

Written by Tom Dubberke about 2 days ago 39 reads 0 comments
Jake Fox, Aaron Miles Traded to A's

Jake Fox will be an All Star with Oakland. I really believe he’s that kind of player. With the chance to play everyday, especially given the DH role, I see Fox hitting 25 HR and driving in 90-plus RBI...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 2 days ago 16 reads 0 comments
Shaun Alexander Looking To Play, Again

Today on Jim Rome is Burning Shaun Alexander told Rome that he is still waiting for a call from an NFL team. Alexander says that he will be ready if the right team calls. Well Shaun, you better be on the doorstep if any teams call...

Written by Bryan Brackney about 2 days ago 52 reads 0 comments
News: Jake Fox, Aaron Miles Dealt by Chicago Cubs

According to a number of reports, the Chicago Cubs have dealt Jake Fox and Aaron Miles to the Oakland A's for reliever Jeff Gray and minor-leaguers Ronny Morla and Matt Spencer. Gray, 28, appeared in 24 games last season, where he had a 3...

Written by TAB BAMFORD about 2 days ago 214 reads 23 comments
The 1976 Cincinnati Reds: One of Baseball's Greatest Teams

The 1976 Cincinnati Reds were one of the most dominating offensive teams of all time. They led the National League in every major category, some by a wide margin. Dominant Statistics The Reds batted ...

Written by Harold Friend about 3 days ago 63 reads 1 comments
Cubs' Farm No.18 In Baseball America

According to Baseball America’s ranking of the 30 MLB farm systems the Cubs come in at No.18. Author John Manuel sums up Chicago this way: Much better than at this point last year, led by SS Starlin Castro...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 3 days ago 2 reads 0 comments
Pirates Talk Ankiel

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to be players, minor ones, but players nonetheless during this years free agency period. Team president Frank Coonelly answered fan questions on MLB.com about the teams intentions this off season...

Written by Paul Raymond about 3 days ago 86 reads 0 comments
Who Were the Chicago Cubs Who Won 116 Games?

It was 103 years ago. To some, it seems as if it were yesterday. The 1906 Chicago Cubs won 116 games while losing a mere 36 for a .763 winning percentage. There aren't many individuals who could name the 1906 Cubs lineup or pitching staff...

Written by Harold Friend about 4 days ago 113 reads 1 comments
MLB 9s: Milwaukee Brewers—Paul Molitor and Ben Oglivie Get My Vote

Ryan Braun or Tommy Harper? Prince Fielder or Cecil Cooper? Power or speed? The past or the present? It all points to one question with hundreds of possibilities: Which Brewer had the greatest ...

Written by Ash Marshall about 4 days ago 97 reads 9 comments
John Halama Signs To Brewers Minor League Contract

The Brewers have agreed to terms with John Halama. Halama is much in the same position Chris Capuano is. He will get an invitation to Spring Training and will most likely start the season in Triple-A Nashville, where he will have to show himself...

Written by Bryan Northey about 4 days ago 90 reads 3 comments
Cincinnati Reds Report Cards: Jay Bruce

When Jay Bruce came up from Louisville in 2008 he showed shades of brilliance. He reminded me in a small way of Mickey Mantle. He certainly had the strikeouts down pat. After settling down, he showed no further signs of greatness last season...

Written by Cliff Eastham about 4 days ago 77 reads 2 comments
Charie Weis Football's Dusty Baker

I don’t give two hoots about college football. Couldn’t care less about Notre Dame’s 6-5 record, either. But Irish talk is practically unavoidable living in Chicago...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 4 days ago 1 reads 0 comments
2009 Reds Rewind: Homer Bailey

Homer Bailey was the chosen one. He was brought to the big leagues at the age of 21 with a blazing fastball and the hopes of resurrecting the winning ways that have eluded the Cincinnati Reds for so long...

Written by Russell Wight about 5 days ago 36 reads 1 comments
Wrigley Field's New Billboards

Tom Ricketts is adding billboards atop the bleachers in left field, and guess what folks, this is just the beginning. Get ready for digital video boards, more ads on the outfield walls and plenty of ad signage erected throughout the concourse...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 5 days ago 3 reads 0 comments
Another Set of Eyes Gives Redskins a New Look

If there is a positive to be taken away from the Redskins’ second-consecutive choke job , it’s that the offense can now be offered up as a legitimate NFL scoring unit. Twenty or more points in two out of the last three weeks? Rejoice, Raljon..

Written by Jarrett Carter about 6 days ago 27 reads 1 comments
NFL Week 12: You Crapped The Bed

This week on You Crap, we're brought to you by Japanese Toilets , the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas shopping list who wants his bowel movements to be a baffling and expensive ordeal...

Written by DMtShooter Five Tool Tool about 6 days ago 110 reads 0 comments
Cincinnati Reds Report Cards: Willy Taveras

This is the sixth installment of the grading of the starters for the Cincinnati Reds' 2009 performances. Willy Taveras is my biggest disappointment of the Reds' acquisitions last season...

Written by Cliff Eastham about 9 days ago 205 reads 0 comments
Giving Thanks: To Jim Hendry, Cubs GM

The 2003 season changed Cubs' fans lives forever. We all know about Steve Bartman, Moises Alou, Alex Gonzalez, Mark Prior, and Dusty Baker in Game Six of the 2003 NLCS...

Written by Marco Radenkovich about 10 days ago 139 reads 8 comments
North Side November: Where Are the Chicago Cubs?

All is quiet on the northern front in Chicago baseball so far this winter. Which is odd, because Jim Hendry's last few winters have been highlighted by more big game hunting than a weekend with Ted Nugent...

Written by TAB BAMFORD about 10 days ago 257 reads 11 comments

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NL Central Article Archive

Pre-Winter Meeting Joy Killers

Former Diamondback Catches On With Milwaukee

Zaun a Brewer

Fox out, Gray in as Chicago and Oakland do trade

Morning Ramble - 12/4

Future HOF Pitchers Playing Today

A's Get Jake Fox from the Cubs

Jake Fox, Aaron Miles Traded to A's

Shaun Alexander Looking To Play, Again

News: Jake Fox, Aaron Miles Dealt by Chicago Cubs

The 1976 Cincinnati Reds: One of Baseball's Greatest Teams

Cubs' Farm No.18 In Baseball America

Pirates Talk Ankiel

Who Were the Chicago Cubs Who Won 116 Games?

MLB 9s: Milwaukee Brewers—Paul Molitor and Ben Oglivie Get My Vote

John Halama Signs To Brewers Minor League Contract

Cincinnati Reds Report Cards: Jay Bruce

Charie Weis Football's Dusty Baker

2009 Reds Rewind: Homer Bailey

Wrigley Field's New Billboards

Another Set of Eyes Gives Redskins a New Look

NFL Week 12: You Crapped The Bed

Cincinnati Reds Report Cards: Willy Taveras

Giving Thanks: To Jim Hendry, Cubs GM

North Side November: Where Are the Chicago Cubs?

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