According to the Columbus Dispatch, the Reds may attempt to pluck a couple of the arbitration eligibles players away from the Marlins. The Marlins have expressed a desire to stay at the same payroll and will have to trade several players to keep it there. Among those names, Josh Willingham and   more...
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Lou Piniella has announced that Jeff Samardzija will in fact make the 2008 Cubs playoff roster. Having already announced an 11 man playoff pitching staff, this may be bad news for the Chad Gaudin. The final 2 bullpen spots are going to come from Samardzija, Gaudin, and Bob Howry. While the major   more...
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Lou Piniella has announced that Jeff Samardzija will in fact make the 2008 Cubs playoff roster. Having already announced an 11 man playoff pitching staff, this may be bad news for the Chad Gaudin. The final 2 bullpen spots are going to come from Samardzija, Gaudin, and Bob Howry. While the major   more...
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by GMoney, The Money ShotMy office calendar says that at some point tomorrow, Yom Kippur happens. I have no idea what that is but I know it is a holiday celebrated by Jewish people. And that got me thinking...we all know about Sandy Koufax and--well--that's about it when it comes to famous Jewish   more...
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OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2008: CHICAGO CUBS RESERVE LIST (40-MAN ROSTER) AS OF 10/7/08: * bats or throws left# bats both NOTE: There are presently 40 players on the Cubs RESERVE LIST (40-man roster), plus two additional players on the 60-day DISABLED LIST (players on 60-day DL do not count against the   more...
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A big 6-run 4th inning helped the Cubs take a commanding 7-2 lead over the Mets and they went on to win the game 9-5.  Jason Marquis pitched a pretty solid game into the 7th inning and hit a grand slam in that 4th inning.  With the win, the team's 95th, the Cubs clinched home   more...
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The Mets won last night and it was because Santana put his best effort forward. Tonight the Mets will have O.P. vs Carlos Zambrano...Perez's Breakdown: Next Game: 9/24 vs. CHC  (Scheduled Next Start: 9/24 vs. CHC) GGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIPBAA  Career vs. CHC 7 7   more...
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Lou had already named the 4 starters for the playoffs:  Ryan Dempster, Carlos Zambrano, Rich Harden and Ted Lilly.  Today he added several other names to the 11-man pitching staff the Cubs will carry into the postseason.  Bob Howry, Jeff Samardzija, and Jason Marquis are sure   more...
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The following table shows the Cubs players who are under contract for 2009. Henry Blanco just has an option that includes a $300,000 buyout. Next to each players name is the number of options he has remaining. This chart can be found just below the site logo at all times. Chicago Cubs   more...
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An interesting story about how Lou Pinella gave the managerial duties to CLiff Floyd in the Chicago Cubs 14 inning game against the Padres. A must read if you missed the story- Classic Lou Pinella!
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As Lou reviews his options for the post-season roster, so will we. One thing to remember here is that playoff teams don't usually carry the same number of pitchers on their playoff rosters, because the off-days allow relievers to rest.Not Worthy of Comment (because they're on the Team)Geovany   more...
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The GNUru's list of the most surprising starting pitchers in fantasy baseball!!While it's still too early to read to much into the early season stats, many unheralded players are off to impressive starts. If you drafted, picked up, or traded for some of the following players, your fantasy team is   more...
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The GNUru's expert analysis of the most surprising pitchers in fantasy baseball. No mention of Johan Santana here.....the GNUru gives you the Chad Gaudin's and Matt Capps of the fantasy world!
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Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP Ben Sheets SP Jason Marquis 13-8, 2.97, 155   more...
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Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP Ben Sheets SP Jason Marquis 13-8, 2.97, 155   more...
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