2009 spring training Stories - SB Nation
Harden-ly Worth The Trip: Cubs 1, Yankees 10
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- I opted to spend a beautiful Arizona afternoon in the sun rather than watch most of today's game (I did see most of the middle innings). Turned out that was the right choice; th...
Almost Triple-Tied: Cubs 9, Indians 8
Just when it appeared that the Cubs would not only have their third tie of the week, but their third 8-8 tie (no one was warming up and it was clear the game was going to be over after the last of the...
Farewell To Arizona (For 2009): Cubs vs. Indians at Mesa, Thursday 4/2, 2:05 CT
Don't forget! Today's game starts an hour earlier than yesterday; if it's anything like last year's final spring game, the regulars will play about three or four innings and then traipse across the fi...
Why Spring Training Results Mean Nothing, Reason #12,768: Cubs 8, Athletics 8
PHOENIX, Arizona -- The Cubs played to their second 8-8 tie this week, this time with the A's in front of the smallest crowd of the spring, 4,137. Most of us were wearing Cubs blue, and if you were li...
It's April! Can Opening Day Be Far Behind? - Cubs vs. Athletics at Phoenix, Wednesday 4/1, 3:05 CT
It may be April, but we still have four more games that don't count, before we get to some that actually do. And while Carlos Zambrano will start today, getting ready for Opening Day in Houston five d...
Cubs Name Hoffpauir 1B; Trade Lee To Giants For Cain
At last, BCB readers have had the influence over Cubs management that we have long sought. There have been numerous readers here who have sung the praises of Micah Hoffpauir. But Lou Piniella took his...
Marshalling Our Resources: Cubs 4, Angels 8
MESA, Arizona -- If you thought you saw me scamper out of the way of Torii Hunter's two-run homer in the fourth inning on today's MLB Network telecast of the game, you were correct. The ball smashed o...
Decisions, Decisions: Cubs vs. Angels at Mesa, Tuesday 3/31, 3:05 CT
The active roster on the Cubs website shows 27 players this morning. There are 13 position players, so those slots have all been completed. There are 14 pitchers, so two of the currently listed hurler...
Getting Your Spring Training Money's Worth: Cubs 8, Royals 8
SURPRISE, Arizona -- There's not much entertainment you can purchase these days for $7. Movies are $10 or more; most baseball tickets are $20 for spring games (if you want seats) and $40 and up for th...
One Week To Go: Cubs vs. Royals at Surprise, Monday 3/30, 3:05 CT
Today will be the Cubs' 33rd spring training game. That's a lot. Too many, I think all of you, and all the players, would agree. One week from tonight, the Cubs will open the season in Houston. Unt...
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