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Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Brewers - 07/04/09

post from ChicagoCubsOnline.com on 04 July 2009 11:30:00 AM. © ChicagoCubsOnline.com

Game Seventy-Eight: Cubs (39-38) vs. Brewers (42-38)
Game Time - 12:05pm C.T.
Coverage - TV: WGN TV - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 175
Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago

Rich Harden (5-4, 4.57/1.40) vs. Braden Looper (6-4, 4.90/1.40)

Happy 4th of July from the CCO!

Weather permitting ... Will Soriano or Fuld his lead off for the Chicago Cubs this afternoon? Following the Cubs walk-off win on Friday, Lou Piniella said the Cubs would be making adjustments to the lineup. Dave Kaplan reported his sources indicated Soriano would be in the lineup, hitting sixth against the Brewers today ... possibly with Sam Fuld in the top spot in either center or right field. Milton Bradley has only one hit in eight-career at bats against Braden Looper (a home run) while Kosuke Fukudome is 5-for-16 with a double and a home run ... it might be a good time to give Bradley a day off.

The Cubs enter play today two and a half games back of the Cardinals, third place in a very tight NL Central ... five teams are within four games of the top spot.

The Cubs are on the verge of several roster moves. Aramis Ramirez and Reed Johnson are expected to be activated on Monday. The Cubs will have to send down two players and the speculation is Mike Fontenot could be one of those players. Kevin Hart appears to be the odd man out when Angel Guzman returns. Andres Blanco has impressed the Cubs with his glove and his bat. Blanco gives the team a legitimate backup at short and has shown more offense than Fontenot of late. Paul Sullivan mentioned during Sports Central Friday night that either Micah Hoffpauir or Sam Fuld could be sent down when Ramirez is activated.

The offense must not help out Braden Looper this afternoon ... but it all starts with Rich Harden and one win at a time.

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Marlins Wives to hold annual auction

post from FishStripes on 04 July 2009 11:24:00 AM. © FishStripes

If you are going to the game, and why not, it is the only way to actually see it. You will want to get there early since the Marlins wives are holding their annual tackle box auction.

The Florida Marlins Wives are teaming together to host the Annual Marlins Wives Tackle Box Auction on Saturday, July 4, during the Marlins-Pirates game at Land Shark Stadium, which starts at 6:05 p.m. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
The auction, to be held at the Marlins Community Corner at Section 149, will feature tackle boxes from Marlins players with game-used equipment, autographed items and other objects unique to each player's personality. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the SOS Children's Village.

If someone can get me one of the wives cell phone numbers, FishStripes will bid. And trust me, we will win at least one of the tackle boxes. Come to think about it: Is anyone going to the game? If you are, email me, take your cell phone and some cash, and we will do it that way. I promise you, you will be reimbursed and your name will be entered into the drawing to win it, many, many times to give you an unfair advantage.

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Game 80: Blue Jays @ Yankees

post from The Voice of Yankees Universe on 04 July 2009 11:14:42 AM. © The Voice of Yankees Universe

The fourth of July is always great because it embodies the American way: barbeques, fireworks, catching up with friends and family, and most importantly, baseball. Today, the Yanks take on the Blue Jays in a game that will be on the television and radio in countless households across the country.Here is the starting lineup:Jeter SSDamon [...]

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Phillies Interested in Wang

post from Phillies Crazed on 04 July 2009 11:13:00 AM. © Phillies Crazed

SI reporter Jon Heyman tweets that the Phillies are interested in acquiring Chien-Ming Wang from[...]

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MLB pays homage to Gehrig on anniversary (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 04 July 2009 11:11:56 AM. © MLB News Blog

Derek Jeter helped Major League Baseball commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's luckiest man speech Saturday, reading the famous line from the icon's stirring words during a video tribute before the New York Yankees' game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees also placed a wreath of red, white and blue flowers by Gehrig's [...]

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Nationals Dunn hits 300th home run (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 04 July 2009 11:09:40 AM. © MLB News Blog

Nationals slugger Adam Dunn hit his 300th career home run Saturday, ending Braves rookie Tommy Hanson's consecutive scoreless innings streak at 26 with the milestone blast. Dunn hit a 2-2 fastball two-thirds of the way up the second deck in right field leading off the seventh inning, cutting Atlanta's lead to 3-1.

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Florida Marlins Walking Wounded Report

post from FishStripes on 04 July 2009 11:03:00 AM. © FishStripes

I couldn't think of a good way to cut and paste this so you will just have to go to The Fish Pond to read it.

Lindstrom throwing, Kiko close

Matt and Calero aren't the only ones covered in the post.

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Graph of the Day: UZR Comparisons for 2008 NL
Playoff Teams

post from Beyond the Box Score on 04 July 2009 11:00:00 AM. © Beyond the Box Score

More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » Here is a quick look at the last season's four NL playoff teams comparing their UZR[...]

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Game 79 Thread: Cardinals at Reds

Next Game

St. Louis Cardinals
@ Cincinnati Reds

Saturday, Jul 4, 2009, 1:10 PM EDT
Great American Ball Park

Brad Thompson vs Micah Owings

Complete Coverage >

W-L ERA WHIP K BB 2009 - Brad Thompson2-44.691.271512

W-L ERA WHIP K BB 2009 - Micah Owings5-84.631.555042

Last night was a tough loss, making it especially hard to come back and play a day game today. Once again, I really wish Johnny Cueto or Aaron Harang were pitching this series.

That's not to say that Micah Owings is a bad pitcher, but his inconsistency can be dangerous against a team like the Cardinals, who have a way of making mistakes turn into runs quickly (right, Albert?). Once again, the Reds really need a big start from their pitcher. I guess that's what it's like living with an anemic offense.

The last time the Reds faced Brad Thompson, he threw 5 innings, allowing just 5 hits and 2 runs in a Cardinals 5-2 win. It was Thompson's first start of the season, a role that he's held down since then, posting a 4.86 ERA over 6 starts. As you can see, he doesn't strike out many, but he also doesn't walk many either. That means we should see a lot of balls put in play today. Hopefully they're falling in for the Reds.

Enjoy a safe and fun 4th today, everybody! I don't want to hear any stories about your trip to the emergency room this evening.

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Happy Birthday to George Steinbrenner

George Steinbrenner will celebrate his 79th birthday today on the 4th of July. This man was involved in many controversies, but at the same time he brought winning baseball back to New York. Under Steinbrenner’s rule, from 1973?2008, the longest in club history, the Yankees have earned 10 pennants and six World Series titles.

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