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Injury Bug Delivers Another Hit to Cubs Hopes

Chicago Cub Nation could use a shoulder to cry on today.  Make that two shoulders.   Preferably healthy.  And both belonging to Aramis Ramirez.
That may sound like a lot to ask for this 2009 season.  Then again, wishing for the improbable, if not the impossible, is part of being a Chicago Cub fan.
Spending any time at […]

Posted 09 May 2009 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Storms, Stevie, Cubs and Woody’s Return

Someone much wiser than me once said, “It’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good.” Upon reflection of this weird, wild week of Chicago Cubs baseball it’s looking like that statement holds true again.
The only problem is, it’s only Thursday. And at off day at that.
The week that almost wasn’t started Monday […]

Posted 07 August 2008 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Cubs Get Rich

So much for suspense. Anyone wondering whether Chicago Cubs baseball would land a top-notch player before the July 31st trade deadline can take a breath.
Make that a deep breath.
Late Tuesday afternoon, the Cubs added a coveted piece to their run at the post-season when they obtained right-handed pitcher Rich Harden as part of a […]

Posted 08 July 2008 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cub Baseball News ‡ Comments (0)

Dis, Dat and Soriano’s Wicked Bat

For turning in a week to be remembered, Chicago Cub outfielder Alfonso Soriano was, well, remembered. Major League Baseball, using infinite wisdom and irrefutable statistics, named Soriano its National League Player of the Week on Monday.
It was the sixth time in Soriano’s career he’s received the honor and second overall time with the Chicago […]

Posted 20 May 2008 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cub Baseball News ‡ Comments (1)

Soriano’s Leap of Faith Lands Left Fielder on DL

Bless Jim Hendry’s heart. The Chicago Cub baseball GM meant well when he signed Alfonso Soriano last year.
But we all know where the road paved with the best of intentions leads. And if the Chicago Cub brain trust doesn’t know, they’re finding out quickly, barely one year and two weeks into Soriano’s multiyear […]

Posted 17 April 2008 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)
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