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Chicago Cubs Position Battle: Micah Hoffpauir or Derrek Lee?

It's early, but already there's been all kinds of press regarding Derrek Lee's slow start at first base.Most Cubs fans know that Lee was at one point a very capable middle-of-the-order hitter...

Written by Alex Walsh about 7 months ago 27 reads 0 comments
Despite Four Homers, Lilly Pitches Well

Considering Ted Lilly gave up four home runs last night, it's hard to categorize his start as a success. But putting Lilly's performance into context is crucial for understanding why the Bulldog's ...

Written by Alex Walsh about 7 months ago 111 reads 0 comments
Chicago Cubs Should Stay the Course with Kosuke Fukudome

There was a bit of a surprise in store for the not-so-casual Cub fan at the end of the game on Monday night. Lou's decision to send in Joey Gathright as a defensive replacement in the bottom of the ninth inning was a predictable one...

Written by Alex Walsh about 7 months ago 211 reads 4 comments
Chad Gaudin May Not Fit in Cubs Pen

It appears the Cubs have a problem.As the team decides on its 25-man roster for Opening Day 2009, several pitchers are making things tough on Chicago's management...

Written by Alex Walsh about 8 months ago 254 reads 9 comments
Chicago Cubs Preview: Predicting the Roster

Make no mistake: The Chicago Cubs of 2009 will most certainly be different from the 2008 team. Gone are a pair of fan favorites in Kerry Wood and Mark DeRosa...

Written by Alex Walsh about 8 months ago 73 reads 0 comments
2008 NLDS Recap, L.A. Dodgers At Chicago Cubs: Facing The Facts

Let's talk facts. Right now, the Cubs are losing Game 2, by a score of 6-0. Tonight, five of those six runs allowed by the Cubs scored in the second inning, an inning that will go down as one of the worst in the storied history of this franchise...

Written by Alex Walsh about about 1 year ago 611 reads 1 comments
2008 NLDS Preview, L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs: The Pitching

Baseball fans are spoiled. We get to watch our favorite teams play almost every day. Even on the off days, we can resort to cursing our most hated rivals into oblivion—there's always something going on...

Written by Alex Walsh about about 1 year ago 856 reads 4 comments
2008 NLDS Preview, LA Dodgers At Chicago Cubs: Can You Believe It?

I can't believe it. I can't believe the Chicago Cubs will begin this postseason in the eyes of many sports fans as the favorites to make the World Series from the National League...

Written by Alex Walsh about about 1 year ago 1,329 reads 20 comments
NL Central Approaches All-Star Break

Many baseball fans don't watch win-loss records for the first half of the season, claiming that each team should end up fairly close to .500 when all is said and done after the first few months anyway...

Written by Alex Walsh about about 1 year ago 459 reads 10 comments
Wins, Losses, and The Chicago Cubs: Aramis Ramirez Beats White Sox

Baseball has, by far, the longest regular season. The 162-game stretch makes it easy for the average fan to over interpret the results of one game, or three games, or even ten games. Lately, this may have been especially true for Chicago Cubs fans...

Written by Alex Walsh about about 1 year ago 560 reads 1 comments
Neal Cotts, See Ya Later: CHC Fearless Prediction

Pack your bags, Neal. Chicago Cubs LHP Neal Cotts walked the only batter he faced in four pitches on Wednesday night in Tampa Bay. In his last 1.1 IP, Cotts has given up two home runs, three walks and three hits...

Written by Alex Walsh about about 1 year ago 327 reads 5 comments
MLB Trade Deadline Thoughts: Starters For Sale?

Rarely does an MLB season go by when none of the apparent contenders need pitching help. This year is not one of those years...

Written by Alex Walsh about about 1 year ago 689 reads 3 comments
Chicago Cubs Bullpen Takes Loss

The Cubs need to make a change in their bullpen soon. Tuesday night’s game in Tampa Bay should be proof enough of that...

Written by Alex Walsh about about 1 year ago 490 reads 4 comments

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Alex Walsh Article Archive

Chicago Cubs Position Battle: Micah Hoffpauir or Derrek Lee?

Despite Four Homers, Lilly Pitches Well

Chicago Cubs Should Stay the Course with Kosuke Fukudome

Chad Gaudin May Not Fit in Cubs Pen

Chicago Cubs Preview: Predicting the Roster

2008 NLDS Recap, L.A. Dodgers At Chicago Cubs: Facing The Facts

2008 NLDS Preview, L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs: The Pitching

2008 NLDS Preview, LA Dodgers At Chicago Cubs: Can You Believe It?

NL Central Approaches All-Star Break

Wins, Losses, and The Chicago Cubs: Aramis Ramirez Beats White Sox

Neal Cotts, See Ya Later: CHC Fearless Prediction

MLB Trade Deadline Thoughts: Starters For Sale?

Chicago Cubs Bullpen Takes Loss

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