Archive for April, 2008

Cubs make it look easy

Closing out this homestand 7-1 and averaging more than 8 runs per game, the Chicago Cubs are making it look easy these days.  One of my favorite stats from this span was a 25 inning streak of having at least 1 man on base. Think about that, from Friday until Tuesday the Cubs lineup had [...]

April 22, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

Take the ‘high road’ with Kosuke

With all the talk lately about the racist, inappropriate, offensive Kosuke Fukudome t-shirt being peddled around Wrigley, its nice to see some enterprising Cub fans come up with something respectful to celebrate Kosuke.  Check out this head band from BleacherBand.com:

For ten bucks, you can celebrate new Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome – with a portion [...]

April 19, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

Marty Brennaman attacks Cubs fans!

Reds announcer (and father of former Cubs announcer Thom Brennaman) Marty Brennaman ripped Cubs fans during the game broadcast this week at Wrigley.  He critized fans throwing balls onto the field of play which in my view is fair game.  But then he takes the opportunity to spout off on what appears to be some [...]

April 18, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

Uncertain for Murton

With Alfonso Soriano blowing a tire last night at Wrigley, his enrollment on the 15-day DL was certain.  Instead of calling up left fielder Matt Murton, – surprise! – the Cubs recalled second baseman Eric Patterson.  Seems like the plan is to send DeRosa to Left for a couple weeks until Soriano can limp back to [...]

April 16, 2008   Posted in: roster  No Comments

Dusty’s Legacy

Tonight at Wrigley will be a sort of homecoming for Dusty Baker.  I would anticipate a mixed-to-negative crowd reaction when he is announced just prior to the first pitch.
Despite how Dusty’s tenure as Cubs manager ended in 2006, let’s not forget the “In Dusty We Trusty” magic of 2003.  As David Kaplan pointed out on last [...]

April 15, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

Managing Brilliantly

The Cubs are managing to win tight games, sometimes in creative ways.  And Lou simply outmanaged Phillies acting-manager, coach Jimy Williams (Phils skippper Charlie Manuel was tossed arguing a fair/foul home run call) by running up Felix Pie as a decoy pinch-hitter.  With the game on the line in the 8th, Piniella sent in struggling [...]

April 13, 2008   Posted in: game strategy  No Comments

Autographed Lou popping a gasket!

Ok, now this is an autographed photo worth having:  Lou Pinella blowing his lid in June 2007 at Wrigley Field.  Totally awesome that he actually put his autograph on this picture!

April 11, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

Pirates refuse to win, Cubs find a way

On Monday the Cubs and Pirates struggled for 12 innings before the Cubs scored on five walks, a sac fly, and no hits whatsoever to finally not-lose the game. With Tuesday off, they resumed the ugly ball on Wednesday, playing 15 innings to not-lose another one. Then Thursday the Cubs starter (Rich Hill) couldn’t get [...]

April 11, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

Billy Buck welcomed back to Boston

It’s about time, I say.  The Boston Red Sox organization and fans have once again embraced one of the better former Cubs of the late-70’s, Bill Buckner. 
AP Story on Buckner’s return to Fenway
He was one of the few bright spots in the Cubs daily lineup from 1977-83, really dark years in Cubdom. He always seemed [...]

April 9, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

Cubs 2008 Broadcast Schedule

There is a download available on the CubHub.net site for a nice chart showing the Cubs 2008 broadcast schedule.  It shows exactly where to see and hear every game on the schedule for this season, in PDF format for printing & saving to your computer.  Get it here:  http://www.cubhub.net/calendar/schedule.htm
Also, there is a link on the [...]

April 8, 2008   Posted in: CubHub.net Site Update  No Comments