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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 about 10 hours ago 20 reads 0 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 about 11 hours ago 77 reads 2 comments
Albert Pujols The Great

As a Cubs fan it’s easy to dislike Albert Pujols, but you have to respect the guy, even as a rival Cardinal. Take a look at Pujols’ 162-game averages for his career and tell me there’s not a better player in the game: ...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 1 day ago 5 reads 0 comments
Morning Ramble - 11/24

Not much…just a catch up in case you haven’t heard and/or you’d like to discuss with Joe, Kade, Scottage, Jon K, Brewerfever, or myself. The Brewers re-signed Chris Capuano...

Written by Right Field Bleachers about 2 days ago 5 reads 0 comments
Sean Marshall Not A Starter

Sean Marshall sees himself as a starter, not a reliever. At least that’s the word coming from Bruce Levine of ESPN 1000. Funny thing is…I feel just the opposite. Last year the lefty went 1-2 with a 3...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 2 days ago 13 reads 0 comments
Rudy Jaramillo Could Make Curtis Granderson a Fit for Chicago Cubs After All

Over the past 10 days or so, rumors have encircled the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs, centered around the potential trade of current Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson to the Cubs...

Written by Matt Trueblood about 3 days ago 746 reads 9 comments
Redskins Lose to Dallas, Situation Is "Bleak" in D.C.

In one of the only two meaningful games remaining on the Redskins schedule – the rivalry series with the Dallas Cowboys - the team that would have been victorious suddenly wasn’t...

Written by Jarrett Carter about 3 days ago 97 reads 1 comments
Washington Redskins: Road to Relevance Begins in Dallas

Two weeks ago, it wasn’t a stretch to assume that the Redskins would lose the balance of their schedule, finish 2-14, and pioneer new ways to draft everything other than offensive linemen...

Written by Jarrett Carter about 4 days ago 58 reads 0 comments
Halladay and Granderson Perfect Fits as Chicago Cubs—Neither Likely to Be One

Rumors ran wild this past week about the potential of the Cubs trading for Roy Halladay or Curtis Granderson. What is sad is that the Cubs have the highest payroll in the league, and both of these players are going to be considered too expensive...

Written by Jack Stentwiller about 4 days ago 604 reads 18 comments
Say What? Chicago Cubs Sign John Grabow to Two-Year, $7.5 Million Deal

There is always talk amongst baseball fans and writers in regards to who is the worst general manager in baseball. Dayton Moore of the Kansas City Royals and Omar Minaya of the New York Mets are usually at the top of that conversation...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 5 days ago 137 reads 1 comments
Milton Bradley: What's His Trade Worth?

On Jan. 6, 2009, Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry signed outfielder Milton Bradley to a three-year, $30 million contract. At that point everyone screamed “Nooooooooooooo!!!” This was a disaster waiting to happen, and it did happen...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 6 days ago 255 reads 1 comments
Cincinnati Reds Report Cards: Scott Rolen

While Scott Rolen is still in the "honeymoon" stage with the Reds, I will be evaluating him on a 40-game season. His hitting is better than average, which should be expected for a .284 lifetime hitter...

Written by Cliff Eastham about 6 days ago 86 reads 2 comments
Lincecum Repeats As Cy Young Winner

Tim Lincecum won his second consecutive NL Cy Young Award on Thursday narrowly outdistancing Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright...

Written by Andrew Godfrey about 6 days ago 271 reads 0 comments
Ray of Hope?: Cubs' Milton Bradley Could Be Tampa-Bound

The Chicago Cubs took the first concrete steps toward crystallizing their team in 2010 today, trading right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman and re-signing would-be free agent John Grabow...

Written by Matt Trueblood about 6 days ago 336 reads 6 comments
Aaron Heilman Traded, Hallelujah!

Aaron Heilman was my whipping boy last season, an obvious fact for those who reads this blog with regularity. I hammered the guy pretty hard too, like the rest of the National League...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 6 days ago 24 reads 0 comments
Morning Ramble 11/19

Not much happening this week so far, but a couple notes: The Brewers claimed a catcher from the Red Sox organization, George Kattaras. Competition is never a bad thing...

Written by Right Field Bleachers about 7 days ago 2 reads 0 comments
Re-Signing Mark DeRosa Will Not Make the Chicago Cubs Better

Filed: Nov. 18, 2009 Have you ever found yourself reading a well-written piece and feeling like it all sounds logical and sensible, but then you think about it a little more and wonder if the ...

Written by Damen Jackson about 8 days ago 168 reads 1 comments
Ramon Hernandez Re-Signed by Cincinnati Reds: $3 Million More Down the Drain

Wow. Just as I thought the Reds had given up on any hope they had for Ramon Hernandez, he slides in the back door. Cincinnati just signed him to a one-year contract (with options) worth $3 million...

Written by Cliff Eastham about 8 days ago 87 reads 2 comments
16 Wins = Cy Young Award For Greinke

Zack Greinke won the AL Cy Young Award on Tuesday and will be married to Emily Kuchar on Saturday making this a week to remember for Mr. and Mrs. Greinke as they embark on their journey as husband and wife...

Written by Andrew Godfrey about 8 days ago 131 reads 0 comments
Brandon Phillips: What's His Trade Market?

Yesterday, I talked about one of the Cincinnati Reds trade candidates, Bronson Arroyo . Well today, I’ll talk about another Reds trade candidate, second baseman Brandon Phillips. Phillips has had a pretty interesting career so far...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 9 days ago 294 reads 1 comments
Curtis Granderson Cubs Centerfielder

The Cubs need a centerfielder; Curtis Granderson is the best player available. I’m all in favor of a trade. Granderson is a smart player, an energy guy and a terrific teammate...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 9 days ago 133 reads 0 comments
MLB Offseason Is A Time For Hope

The 2009 MLB season is over and the New York Yankees are World Series champs by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies. It was an exciting playoffs with it’s share of highlights and controversy...

Written by Bill Mckillop about 9 days ago 22 reads 0 comments
Betts Not Better Than Portis, But Certainly a Better Fit

It is impossible to make the claim that Ladell Betts is a better running back than Clinton Portis. Not only has Portis delivered the goods in Washington , but over his tenure in the NFL, he’s one of the best of all time...

Written by Jarrett Carter about 9 days ago 107 reads 0 comments
What Is Bronson Arroyo's Trade Market?

One of the bigger stories of last week was the Cincinnati Reds desire to cut payroll. It’s been reported that the Reds want to have a payroll less than the $73 million it was in 2009...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 10 days ago 255 reads 1 comments
Kevin Gregg Type-A F.A.

Kevin Gregg has been classified a Type A free agent. Basically, that means if another team signs him the Cubs get a first-round compensation pick...

Written by Bullpen Brian about 10 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

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NL Central Article Archive

Giving Thanks: To Jim Hendry, Cubs GM

North Side November: Where Are the Chicago Cubs?

Albert Pujols The Great

Morning Ramble - 11/24

Sean Marshall Not A Starter

Rudy Jaramillo Could Make Curtis Granderson a Fit for Chicago Cubs After All

Redskins Lose to Dallas, Situation Is "Bleak" in D.C.

Washington Redskins: Road to Relevance Begins in Dallas

Halladay and Granderson Perfect Fits as Chicago Cubs—Neither Likely to Be One

Say What? Chicago Cubs Sign John Grabow to Two-Year, $7.5 Million Deal

Milton Bradley: What's His Trade Worth?

Cincinnati Reds Report Cards: Scott Rolen

Lincecum Repeats As Cy Young Winner

Ray of Hope?: Cubs' Milton Bradley Could Be Tampa-Bound

Aaron Heilman Traded, Hallelujah!

Morning Ramble 11/19

Re-Signing Mark DeRosa Will Not Make the Chicago Cubs Better

Ramon Hernandez Re-Signed by Cincinnati Reds: $3 Million More Down the Drain

16 Wins = Cy Young Award For Greinke

Brandon Phillips: What's His Trade Market?

Curtis Granderson Cubs Centerfielder

MLB Offseason Is A Time For Hope

Betts Not Better Than Portis, But Certainly a Better Fit

What Is Bronson Arroyo's Trade Market?

Kevin Gregg Type-A F.A.

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