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The Chicago Cubs Need Carlos Zambrano

July 12, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

On Friday, June 25 the Chicago Cubs suspended Carlos Zambrano after he went on a tirade following a four run outburst by the Chicago White Sox. I believed then, as I do now, that the Cubs made a much bigger deal over this than they should have. Zambrano has a history of emotional outburst and needs to learn to control himself. However, the Cubs need him, and they should have seen this coming. Zambrano was once one of the best pitchers in the national league. It can be argued that from 2004 to 2008, he was one of the best. ...

Carlos Zambrano Headed To Philly?

June 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

In January 2010 Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that two American League officials said the Cubs were "definitely dangling" Carlos Zambrano, while conceding he would not waive his no-trade clause. At that time Cubs general manager Jim Hendry declined to discuss the report. Recent events (Friday's dugout incident) may have the Cubs "dangling" Zambrano, and it is likely that he would now waive that no-trade clause. Zabrano's salary is nearly $19 million per year and runs through 2012. This, along with the Cubs (manager Lou Piniella and Hendry) labeling him a head case, will make moving him a challenge. To make matters worse, ...

Player Profile: Josh Vitters of the Chicago Cubs

June 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Coming out of Cypress High School (Anaheim, CA), Josh Vitters was considered one of the most polished high school hitters in the 2007 draft. His arm strength was excellent and considered his best defensive tool, but defense was his weakness. He had no range, was a below average fielder, and had no running speed. Still, the Cubs selected him as their No. 1 pick in 2007, and Baseball America currently lists him as the No. 3 prospect in their organization. That decision appears to be starting to pay off. Last summer Vitters hit for both average (.316) and power (15 home runs) in 70 ...

Chicago Cubs: Derrek Lee, Lou Piniella Need to Take Some Responsibility

June 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Friday afternoon at Cellular Field in Chicago, Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano erupted after allowing the White Sox to score four runs in the first. Apparently, Big "Z" was upset with Derrek Lee's effort on Juan Pierre's leadoff double. I am not sure whether Lee could have gotten to the ball or not, but with Zambrano and the team struggling as much they are, it is not the time to show a lack of effort. Lee needs to step up and take some accountability for the Cubs' poor start. He is supposed to be their leader, but he is just not getting the ...

Are the Chicago Cubs Using Andrew Cashner in the Best Way?

June 2, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

On Monday May 31 the Chicago Cubs called up their 2008 first-round draft pick, Andrew Cashner, and designated him to the bullpen. Cashner was a closer at Texas Christian University, but the Cubs immedaitely moved him into the rotation. In this new roll, Cashner realized a great deal of success and improved at each level. This season in a starting roll at Triple-A Iowa he was 3-0, with a 0.95 ERA, and 0.83 WHIP (with a 14:2 strikeout to walk ratio).   Late in May the Cubs made the decision to convert him back to a reliever. Why would they do this when Cashner was enjoying ...

Carlos Silva Has Been The Cubs’ Answer

May 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

The Chicago Cubs currently are 23-26, good for third place in the National League Central Division. They are six games behind the Cincinnati Reds and five behind the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are truly struggling this season. A loss today put's them on pace to lose 88 games. That's right, 88 games. To make matter's worse, in games that have not been started by Carlos Silva, the Cubs are 15-25, a .375 winning percentage! Silva has consistently been the Cubs' answer. They have won his last eight starts and look to continue that streak today against the Cardinals. Silva is 1-0 ...

Tyler Colvin: The New Leader of the Chicago Cubs

May 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

In November 2009, Tyler Colvin moved to Arizona to train with Cubs strength coach Tim Buss. The training program add 25 pounds of muscle and Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella was very impressed with him early this spring. "We noticed right from the start of spring training at Fitch Park that he was taking some really good batting practice and driving the ball to left-center, right-center," Piniella said. Colvin had an impressive spring and made the ball club. Now he is quickly becoming the offensive leader of the Cubs. In only 69 at bats he has five home-runs, 13 RBI and is ...

Chicago Cubs Weekly: Vol. 10 Issue 19

May 9, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Sunday May 9, 2010 - Happy Mother's Day Features Week four: RecapWeek five: PreviewInjuries Week four: Recap The Chicago Cubs struggles continue. They started the week out on a positive note, defeating the D-backs 10-5 Sunday, but then they went to PNC Park where the Pirates swept them in grand fashion.The Cubs scored a total of five runs in the three games series but seemed to turn things around Friday night, hammering the Reds 14-7. Unfortunately, the Reds repaid the favor last night, 14-2! On Wednesday, May 5 the Pirates kept the Cub hitters off balance, limited them to five hits, and ended Ryan Theriot's ...

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