The Cubs have called up right-handed hitting catcher/outfielder/first baseman Jake Fox. I will update as soon as I know the move which cleared the space for Fox.
UPDATE: Pre and BananaHands are reporting that Bwuce Levine says a deal sending Izturis out of town is almost done.
UPDATE TWO: BananaHands heard Bwuce say that Izturis has been traded to ... Read More
Fox Comin’ to Get Ya
Posted On 19 Jul 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs, Transactions.
The Cubs have called up right-handed hitting catcher/outfielder/first baseman Jake Fox. I will update as soon as I know the move which cleared the space for Fox.
UPDATE: Pre and BananaHands are reporting that Bwuce Levine says a deal sending Izturis out of town is almost done.
UPDATE TWO: BananaHands heard Bwuce say that Izturis has been traded to ... Read More
What kind of splash will the Cubs make?
Posted On 18 Jul 2007 By T.J.. Under: Cubs, NL Central, Transactions.
While Bad Kermit retreats to the pond or lily pad, or wherever it is that frogs go, I will help fill in for him at HJE! My name is T.J. Brown, and I post occasionally at my rarely-updated blog.
I wanted to introduce myself to you early enough because insanity could ensue this weekend, and I'll be too busy bitching about ... Read More
Cubs Give Bowener to A’s, Cubs Fans
Posted On 16 Jul 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs, Transactions.
CHICAGO--ESPN reports that the Cubs have acquired catcher Jason Kendall from the Oakland Athletics for catcher Rob Bowen. Kendall is struggling this season, batting only .226 with a .261 OBP. However, Kendall is a lifetime .298 hitter with a .375 OBP. The Cubs also sent a minor league player to the A's. HJE will have the ... Read More
Hendry Admits Getting Bowener from Padres Was Bad Idea
Posted On 16 Jul 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs, Transactions.
CHICAGO--After only 10 games as a Cub, catcher Rob Bowen, who was acquired from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Michael Barrett, was designated for assignment on Monday. Cubs manager Lou Piniella has been very vocal regarding his need for a 12-man pitching staff. Bowen was designated to make room for right-hander Billy (Stupid) Petrick. ... Read More
Soto Up, Pie Down, Still Only Two Catchers on Roster
Posted On 12 Jul 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs, Transactions.
CHICAGO--On Thursday, the Cubs improved their catching situation, calling up catcher Geovany Soto from AAA Iowa and sending down center fielder Felix Pie.
The move left the Cubs with three catchers on the roster, Soto, Rob Bowen, and Koyie Hill. Knowing that he cannot carry three catchers for long, Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has lobbied Commissioner Bud Selig to ... Read More
It’s (Not?) Official: Cubs (Maybe) Trade Whipping Boy Jones to Marlins
Posted On 26 Jun 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Transactions.
The de-Dustification of the Cubs continues, as Rotoworld has "confirmed" that Cubs outfielder Jacque Jones has been traded to the Florida Marlins for a spare part.
Rotoworld calls Jones a "solid stopgap." Between whom and whom, exactly?
The Chicago Tribune is quoting the Orlando paper which originally scooped the story.
*Thanks to bocaj for the link.
UPDATE: FoxSports is reporting that the ... Read More
Let the Billy Petrick Nicknaming Contest Begin
Posted On 26 Jun 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Transactions.
According to Inside the Ivy, right-handed reliever Billy Petrick has been called up to the Cubs' bullpen. Petrick is not on the 40-man roster, so a move must be made to clear up a spot. Whether the move is going to be to trade Jacque Jones, cut Wade Miller or put him on the 60-day disabled list, or ... Read More
Barrett to Puck the Fadres
Posted On 20 Jun 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Transactions.
In a move sure to bring glee to Barrett-bashers, Cub catcher Michael Barrett has been traded to the San Diego Padres for 26-year-old catcher Rob Bowen and another player.
The idiots at the Score say the other player is Scott Linebrink, which would mean everyone in San Diego is retarded.
The idiots at ESPN 1000 say the other player is a high-level ... Read More
