What 2009 Holds, pt 2
When we last met the Astros pitching was solid. Not great, but solid. Everything is fine right? Well…. The Lineup The Astros are lucky they are in the NL Central. In the American League this lineup is...
View ArticleKeppinger shoots and Pudge scores
I think Jeff Keppinger may have earned himself some playing time. It took 24 hours for the Astros to find themselves in an extra inning contest in 2009. Ryan Dempster and Wandy Rodriguez both pitched...
View ArticleRubber game dubyas
Man, I like those rubber game wins a lot more than the losses. After a “buckle your seat belt” victory on Monday and a blow out loss on Tuesday, the Cubs offense and bullpen picked it up in the series...
View ArticleStarting the Slide
Let’s be honest, the Cubs look bad right now. Since my last post, in which I mentioned the Cubs ability to stay without a losing streak this season, the Cubs have lost three, part of a four game losing...
View ArticleSplit Squad
J.J. Putz induced a game-ending double play in the ninth inning to save Sunday’s 4-3 victory against the Chicago Cubs and salvage a four-game series split. Daniel Hudson (2-4) pitched effectively 7IP/...
View ArticleFantasy Baseball is War- The National League Report
Let’s take a quick look around the anti-DH senior cicuit: Arizona Diamondbacks- Ian Kennedy has an ERA under 4, as of Sunday the next lowest ERA among the starting rotation was …..5.46 by Armando...
View ArticleSanto Statue Lifts Cubs to Win over Nationals
Ron Santo Statue - AP Photo/Charles Cherney CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs have revealed their 4th commemorative statue outside of Wrigley Field. Ron Santo, a former Chicago Cubs player, broadcaster and...
View ArticleOh, What a Game!
There’s something about Opening Day that fills a baseball fan with excitement, hope, and anticipation. But a game can also plague a fan with frustration, anger, and even physical symptoms like a...
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