Tag Archives: cubs

Mets Game 131: Win Over Cubs

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Cubs 1 The Mets continue to impress by salvaging at least one win per series. If they can continue to win at least one out of every three, they are almost guaranteed to stay ahead of the cellar-dwelling … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2009 Games | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Mets Game 130: Loss to Cubs

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cubs 11 Mets 4 The Bobby Parnell Experiment took another step backward. Parnell allowed 8 runs on 9 hits and 2 walks in 4 2/3 innings, capped by a grand-slam homerun. The offense scored four early runs against Ryan Dempster, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2009 Games | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Mets Game 129: Loss to Cubs

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cubs 5 Mets 2 Waiting to lose … that’s what it looks like these Mets are doing lately. Pat Misch was hit hard by the Cubs batters, but most were outs or foul balls, and others were knocked down by … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 2009 Games | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Mets Game 129: Loss to Cubs

Mets Get Jason Dubois

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

They passed on Manny Ramirez, ignored Raul Ibanez, decided against Adam Dunn, and never considered Casey Blake, before settling on Gary Sheffield as a stopgap. But finally, the Mets have acquired the big-bodied, power-hitting left fielder they’ve needed since admitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Player Notes, Trades | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Heilman Traded to Cubs

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Aaron Heilman has been traded to the Cubs in exchange for Garrett Olson and Ronny Cedeno. Well that was quick … guess I can cancel my order for a Seattle Mariners hat. I could have gotten away with that too … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Mets News | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Peavy to Cubs?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

The latest rumor has Jake Peavy going to the Cubs in a three-team deal that would also include the Baltimore Orioles. According to Jeff Zrebiec and Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles would send young pitcher Garrett Olson … Continue reading →

Posted in Rumors | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Buzz Around Burnett

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Yankees, Red Sox, Braves, Phillies, Orioles, and Blue Jays are all in pursuit of A.J. Burnett, according to various sources. Supposedly, the Yankees are going after Burnett fairly hard, and would like to sign both him and C.C. Sabathia … Continue reading →

Posted in Buzz | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Buzz Around Burnett

Ryan Dempster Re-Signs with Cubs

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ryan Dempster has re-signed with the Chicago Cubs, accepting a 4-year, $52M contract. The righthanded starter-turned-closer-turned-starter enjoyed the best season of his career (huh, in a walk year, no less), going 17-6 with a 2.96 ERA in helping the Cubs … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Mets News | Tagged , | 1 Comment