There was quite a bit made about the Cubs losing Jeff Beliveau on waivers last week to the Rangers. Beliveau has the makings of a good lefty specialist (LOOGY) and he was the Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year just the season before last. Did the Cubs give up on him too quickly? Or [...]
From the Wire … Cubs Acquire Marcelo Carreno from Tigers in Deal for Jeff Baker
October 16, 2012 By 23 Comments
The Cubs announced Tuesday morning they received 21-year old right handed pitcher Marcelo Carreno from the Detroit Tigers as one of the players to be named later in the deal that sent Jeff Baker to Detroit on August 5. When the Cubs announced they dealt Baker to Detroit in August, it was supposed to be [...]
Rambling on a Deadline
August 3, 2012 By 139 Comments
Well, after an extremely quiet week, I am not sure what to ramble about … any ideas? The team looks different, I am not sure who is going to pitch, and well, the last two months of the season shall be interesting, as it is going to get ugly … very ugly. So let’s get [...]
From the Wire … Geovany Soto Traded to the Rangers
July 31, 2012 By 5 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Cubs traded Geovany Soto and cash to the Texas Rangers for minor league pitcher Jacob Brigham. The deal is expected to be made official prior to Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Cardinals – 07/29/12
July 29, 2012 By 79 Comments
Game One Hundred: Cubs (41-58) vs. Cardinals (54-47) Game Time – 1:20pm CDT Coverage – TV: WGN TV – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 187/914 Location – Wrigley Field, Chicago Paul Maholm (9-6, 3.88/1.24) vs. Adam Wainwright (8-10, 4.31/1.28) The Cubs enter play this afternoon with the second best mark in the National League [...]
Rambling While … Serenity Now, Serenity Now!!
July 27, 2012 By 24 Comments
No need to blow smoke, let’s just go.
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