Archive for February, 2008
Zambrano pitches 2 innings for Cubs in 8-6 loss to Giants (AP)
Everything is different for Carlos Zambrano this spring, his first since signing a big contract with the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander pitched two innings in his Cactus League debut Friday, allowing two hits in Chicago’s 8-6 loss to a San Francisco Giants split squad. “I feel better about everything.
Posted: February 29th, 2008.
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DeRosa fine after heart procedure (PA SportsTicker)
Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa successfully underwent a radiofrequency catheter ablation Thursday, a procedure that is an attempt to cure his irregular heartbeat, according to a report on MLB.com
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Fukudome reaches base 3 different ways, Cubs beat Giants 12-6 (AP)
Kosuke Fukudome got on base every which way in his first exhibition game for the Chicago Cubs. The Japanese newcomer was plunked on the first pitch he saw in the first inning, walked in his next turn and then hit an RBI single to help the Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 12-6 Thursday in […]
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Cubs 2B Mark DeRosa has successful heart procedure (AP)
Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa underwent what the club deemed a successful heart procedure Thursday in Chicago to correct an irregular heartbeat. He was resting at Northwestern Memorial Hospital following the procedure, performed Dr. Alan Kadish. DeRosa is expected back at spring training in Mesa by Sunday and is scheduled to resume baseball activity early […]
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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End of an era: Dubya’s White House visits (Yahoo! Sports)
When we look back at George W. Bush’s tenure as President, I think it’s likely the brightest spot will be the…
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Piniella wants Hendry’s contract extended (Yahoo! Sports)
If the sale is not completed by the end of October, the Chicago Cubs could go into the off-season with a…
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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DeRosa to undergo heart procedure (PA SportsTicker)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa will undergo a procedure on Thursday in Chicago which doctors hope can correct what is causing his irregular heartbeat, according to a report on MLB.com.
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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Cubs 2B Mark DeRosa to have heart procedure (AP)
Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa will undergo a heart procedure in Chicago on Thursday to correct an irregular heartbeat. Team doctor Stephen Adams said DeRosa is expected to return to Arizona on Sunday, be back on the field as early as Monday and ready to play in spring training games by March 8. “Theoretically, this […]
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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Dear Sam Zell: Please drop the Cubs and slowly step away (Yahoo! Sports)
To Sam Zell, current owner of the Cubs: First, I’d like to compliment your appearance in this photo to our…
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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Dish: Cubs’ power surge should carry into ‘08 (SportingNews.com)
If the Cubs can play as well as they did at the end of last season, they should be able to improve upon their NLDS appearance from ‘07. Plus, more notes from around the league.
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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