Jul 8, 2005 | Andy
I fully understand that taking a somewhat established Major League starter and sending him to AAA is a big deal, and probably a move you don’t want to make unless you are absolutely forced to, but how many of you had the same reaction I did to this: Transactions...
Jul 7, 2005 | Andy
Pitching matchup: Cubs: Mark Prior, 5-2, 2.86 ERA Braves: Horacio Ramirez, 7-5, 5.09 ERA Lineups: Cubs Jerry the Lesser, CF Neifi!, 2B E-ramis, 3B Jason Dubois, LF Jeromy Burnitz, RF Todd “Scoop” Walker, 1B Ronny Cedeno, SS Hank White, C The Franchise, P...
Jul 6, 2005 | Andy
There was a time, not long ago, when the idea of Jerry Hairston in center field was laughable. His defense out there is, to put it mildy, horrific, and while he’s good at getting on base, he does appear to get lost, as though he can’t remember that like in...
Jul 5, 2005 | Andy
I was reading through Bill Simmons’ annual column where he ranks NBA players in order of potential trade value and I thought, “Hey, it would be nice if former Cubs’ PR toady Chuck Wasserstrom would make one of these for Jim Hendry!”...
Jul 5, 2005 | Andy
The Fourth of July is supposed to be a celebration of joy and independence. For the Chicago Cubs, the Fourth marked the end of a march to a 40-41 half-season record. And for us Cubs’ fans, the only cause for celebration is Derrek Lee’s amazing first half...
