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Cubs Choke is Hard to Swallow

I have been reluctant to write about the astonishing collapse of the 2008 Cubs team during this post-mortem interval. The fan in me died another death watching this Cubs team, like so many Cubs teams before it, collapse under the weight of major league playoff baseball. Not every team can win it all, to be [...]

October 20, 2008   Posted in: game day, game strategy, Lou Piniella, observations, players, playoffs  No Comments

It’s Harden or Go Home

Tonight Rich Harden will throw the most critical game of the Cubs season so far. ESPN’s Bruce Levine came up with this stat: Harden is 34-0 in his career when his team scores at least 4 runs. So the offense will need to show up, Harden will have to throw his usual game, and Lou [...]

October 4, 2008   Posted in: game day, game strategy, observations, playoffs  No Comments

11 Victories To Go

Thirty minutes or so from the first pitch of the Cubs Postseason run, I find myself percolating with anticipation. Not entirely unlike the hours leading up to opening day but different in that I know how good this team is.  In the spring, excitement comes from potential of what might be.  Today it comes from [...]

October 1, 2008   Posted in: game day, observations, playoffs  No Comments

Game 1 Lineup

Fukudome gets the start in Right on a chilly day at Wrigley… Alfonso Soraino – LF Kosuke Fukudome – RF Derrek Lee – 1B Aramis Ramirez – 3B Geovany Soto – C Jim Edmonds – CF Mark DeRosa – 2B Ryan Theriot – SS Ryan Dempster – P If you haven’t already, get your free [...]

October 1, 2008   Posted in: lineup, players, playoffs  No Comments

NLDS Game 1 Matchup

After what seems like an eternity since the Cubs clinched the division, Game One of NLDS is finally here. The Cubs will host games 1, 2 and 5 (if necessary) at Wrigley Field, while the series moves West to Chavez Ravine in LA for games 3 & 4. Game 1 pitchers will be Ryan Dempster (17-6, [...]

September 30, 2008   Posted in: game day, observations, players, playoffs, stats  No Comments

Cubs-Dodgers NLDS Preview

Here’s how the Chicago Cubs (97-64) stack up against the Los Angeles Dodgers (84-78) going into the 2008 National League Divisional Series.  First Base Derrek Lee – Cubs vs James Loney – Dodgers: Lee is higher in virtually all offensive categories, and is a Multiple Gold Glover.  Advantage: Cubs Second Base Mark DeRosa – Cubs [...]

September 30, 2008   Posted in: lineup, playoffs, roster  One Comment

Fan’s Guide to the Cubs Playoffs!

Just published – CubHub.net has created a free “Fan’s Guide to the Cubs Playoffs” download in PDF format!!!  Inside you will find 5 pages of original exclusive photos of your 2008 NL Central Division Champion Chicago Cubs in action, plus facts, stats, and how to get tickets to all playoff games!!!  This is a totally [...]

September 30, 2008   Posted in: CubHub.net Site Update, game day, playoffs  No Comments

Its Cubs versus Dodgers in NLDS

The NL Central Division Champion Chicago Cubs will face the NL West Division Champion Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2008 National Leauge Divisonal Playoffs! With the best record in the NL, the Cubs will open the series at Wrigley Field with game one first pitch on Wednesday Oct 1, at 5:30pm Central Time. CubHub.net will [...]

September 29, 2008   Posted in: game day, playoffs  No Comments

Down to the last day

The Brewers need a win desperately to win or tie the Wild Card. Looks like Lou may help them a bit. Word is Carlos Zambrano will not start Sunday in the final regular season game after all. He will do his pitching on the side and young Angel Guzman will pitch for the Cubs against [...]

September 27, 2008   Posted in: observations, playoffs, standings  No Comments

Brewers could clinch Wild Card today

With a Brewers win and Mets loss today, the Brewers could clinch the Wild Card. Today’s game being irrelevant for the Cubs, and in my view having the Brewers win the Wild Card being favorable for the Cubs, it may be that both teams will celebrate a Brewers win at Miller Park. If the Brewers [...]

September 27, 2008   Posted in: playoffs, rivalries, standings  No Comments