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Monthly Archives April 2008

Cubs Find No Thrill With Rich on the Hill

There was a time in late 2006 and early 2007 where pitcher Rich Hill looked to be the present and the future of Chicago Cub left handers. With a slow curve and a sneaky fastball, Hill combined both to baffle batters and secure a spot in the Cubs starting rotation.
Something happened along the way, […]

Posted 12 April 2008 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Marshall Rejoins Cubs Bullpen

Sean Marshall, who was a darkhorse for a starting spot in the Chicago Cubs rotation this spring, was recalled from Triple A-Iowa today.
Marshall replaced left-handed reliever Carmen Pignatiello, who will take Marshall’s spot on the minor league roster. Marshall is expected to fill in as the lone lefty in the Cubs bullpen. […]

Posted 09 April 2008 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cubs Transactions § Chicago Cub Baseball News ‡ Comments (0)

Lou’s Lessons Well Learned

Remember last season when the Chicago Cub bats were as frigid as the April weather? And do you recall that when the offense did eke out some runs, how the Cubs bullpen managed to snatch defeat from the paws of victory?
Evidently, so does Cubs manager Lou Piniella.
In a move that would make even the […]

Posted 08 April 2008 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Brewer Series Shows Cubs
To Be Shiftless in Chicago

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers opened their respective seasons in a three-game series this past week. While Chicago Cubs baseball salvaged just one win in the three-game set, more importantly, the opening series may very well have established the tone for the remainder of the year.
Four series and 13 more games await the […]

Posted 05 April 2008 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

One Day, One Game, One Loss

Something old. Something new. Something borrowed and something blue. No, the aforementioned isn’t referring to a spring wedding. Although the reception Chicago Cubs baseball received on opening day was worthy of any bride.
But all four ingredients were present and accounted for in the Cubs season opener. The difference is […]

Posted 01 April 2008 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (3)
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