Game Fifty-Seven: Cubs (35-21) vs. Rockies (20-36) Game Time - 1:20pm C.T. Coverage - TV: WGN - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 185 Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago Sean Gallagher (2-1, 4.50/1.38) vs. Ubaldo Jimenez (1-5, 5.37/1.70) A year ago today, the Cubs began play against the Braves with a 22-29 record. Henry Blanco was placed on the 15-day DL and Koyie Hill was called up to take his place on the roster. The Cubs poor defense led to an early deficit and at the conclusion of the 5th … [Read more...]
From the Wire….Pagan Traded to the Mets
According to reports on XM Radio and on Cubs.com, Angel Pagan was traded to the New York Mets today for two minor leaguers, pitcher Ryan Meyers and outfielder Corey Coles. Updated 2:28pm C.T. with information on both players obtained from the Mets in the trade. … [Read more...]
New Year Resolutions
Happy New Year from everyone here at the CCO!!!! Could this be the year? While everyone is gearing up for a full day of College Football, here are a few numbers to remember.... 45, 59 and 91....as in 45 days until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on February 14th, 59 days until the first Spring Training game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale on February 28th and 91 days until Opening Day at Wrigley Field on March 31st against the Milwaukee Brewers. And there are just … [Read more...]
A Look Back at 2007 – Putting It All Together
Lou Piniella's crew was coming off their best month of the season, despite all of the changes and drama that surrounded the club....but it would only get better in July. The Cubs played their best ball of the season over those 31 days, in large part due to a tremendous month by Carlos Zambrano. Ted Lilly was spectacular as well. The southpaw posted a 5-1 record in 6 starts with a 2.52 ERA. Lou Piniella and Jim Hendry kept tweaking the roster and traded for Jason Kendall to try to solve their … [Read more...]