Tag Archives: Jim Hendry
Cubs fail-pen and bullpens in general
The Cubs just lost in excruciating fashion, blowing a 3-1 lead in the 8th inning to lose 5-4. Esmailin Caridad gave up a grand slam to Drew Stubbs after Caridad couldn’t find the plate to start the inning. Caridad is … Continue reading
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Projecting Mike Fonotenot
Before the 2009 season, I was hoping the Cubs would give the second base job to Mike Fontenot. I even said that he was a “poor man’s Chase Utley” as he posted a .909 OPS and a .395 wOBA. In … Continue reading
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Cubs linked to Granderson
Cubs’ GM Jim Hendry “absolutely” is interested in offering a prospect-heavy package to the Tigers for Curtis Granderson according to a source close to the team, says Phil Rogers of The Chicago Tribune. This comes after the Tigers gave enough plate appearances to … Continue reading
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Second Base Options?
As the Cubs look to 2010, they have four internal options at second base: Jeff Baker, Mike Fontenot, Andres Blanco and Starlin Castro. Can the Cubs go into 2010 with any of those guys? I’ve examined Mike Fontenot about two weeks … Continue reading
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Octavio Dotel 2010 Cubs setup man?
The off-season for the Cubs is about the only thing I can think about right now. As I watch much better teams in the playoffs, I can’t help but think of what should have been. Improvements need to be made … Continue reading
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Examining Mike Fontenot
This post can also be found at FoulPole2FoulPole. Continuing the examinations, I wanted to check out what happened to Mike Fontenot this season. The one position the Cubs could improve for 2010 is 2B. Do they have to go outside … Continue reading
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Ken Macha sticks up for Bradley
Even coaches from the Milwaukee Brewers are being asked about Milton Bradley these days. Ken Macha managed Bradley in Oakland in 2006. What were his thoughts on the 15-game suspension? “The Cubs have to do what they have to do,” … Continue reading
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Milton Bradley Suspended
The Chicago Cubs lost their third most valuable hitter for the season on Sunday due to a knee injury, because he was suspended for the year by Jim Hendry. 15 games for saying this – “And you understand why they … Continue reading
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Examining Andres Blanco
As the Cubs prepare for 2010, I feel that little has to be done. The offense has a solid foundation with Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez, but lacked quality performances from other players. The issue with guys like Geovany Soto, … Continue reading
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Rollin’ Six Deep
Today I find myself very depressed to be a Cubs fan. Not because the team isn’t going to make the playoffs – I knew that about a month ago – but because of the terrible news from today’s Chicago Tribune. … Continue reading
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