Iowa Dave Sappelt hit his 2nd HR of the year and Anthony Rizzo knocked in 3 RBI's. Adrian Cardenas keeps killing the ball down there and Vitters is now sporting a sweet .635 OPS. But at least he has 5 walks vs 6 k's. Keep in mind he is still young for AAA. Casey Coleman had a good start but …
Projecting the 2012 Cubs: Michael Bowden
Yesterday the Cubs traded Marlon Byrd to the Red Sox for Michael Bowden and a player to be named later. Bowden was drafted in the 1st round (47th overall) in 2005. He was the last of the 5 draft picks the Red Sox had in the 1st round that year. In 2006 Bowden established himself as one of the best …
Marlon Byrd traded to Red Sox for Michael Bowden
probable that the Cubs will trade Marlon Byrd to the Red Sox. It's likely the Cubs pick up the bulk of Byrd's remaining contract ($6 millionish) to increase the package they get in return. It's unlikely the Cubs will acquire much talent in this trade. A decet relief pitching prospect is probably about as good as it will get. More …
Ramblings about strikeout rate and the silliness of pitchers batting
A few days ago Rob Neyer pointed out how three true outcomes (TTO) are increasing and wonders if something should be done about it. For those who don't know, the TTO is a walk, strikeout or home run. It's most of the plays that don't require the involvement of any fielder. Everyone knows that strikeouts have increased over the years. …
The Children Are The Future-Cubs Shit Sponsored by ALCO
Iowa Josh Vitters took a walk. Move along sir. Smokies Kevin Rhoderick and Alberto Cabrera both had good outings in relief. These are two guys you could see up in the majors at some point this year as the Cubs continue to develop relief pitchers and 2nd basemen. Its all part of the plan people. Daytona Ronald Torreyes had a …
Castro won’t be charged
Awhile back news broke that Starlin Castro has been accused of sexual assault. Today we learn there will be no charges brought against him. Cubs All-Star shortstop Starlin Castro will not be charged after being accused of a sexual assault at his apartment last fall, authorities said Friday. The Cook County state’s attorney’s office declined to pursue charges against the …
Wood to the DL, Dempster had an MRI, Sveum concerned about lack of home runs
I really don't know why this is news at this point, but Kerry Wood has returned to his home on the disabled list. Here's a news headline for you: Kerry Wood is healthy. Seriously, it's like his 97th time on the DL. Below is a pie chart showing the amount of time Wood has spent "healthy" compared to days on …
Reds at Cubs game thread 4.20
Lineups for to-day Reds SS Zack Cozart CF Drew Stubbs 1B Joey Votto RF Jay Bruce 3B Scott Rolen LF Chris Heisey 2B Willie Harris C Devin Mesoraco P Homer Bailey Cubs RF David Dejesus 2B Darwin Barney SS Starlin Castro 1B Bryan LaHair LF Alfonso Soriano 3B Ian Stewart C Geovany Soto CF Marlon Byrd P Chris Volstad …
New Perspective
3-10. Team wOBA .275