April 2010 Archives for Agony & Ivy
Lucky Byrd A Family Guy
Sign spotted at Wrigley on Tuesday night: "Have you heard? Byrd is the word." Featuring Peter Griffin in a Cubs jersey.
To Keep The Sun Out Of Soriano's Eyes?
The temperature at game time on Tuesday night was 43 degrees and it only got colder as the night went on. Question: Why were the Cubs playing two night games in a row in April?
Nationals 3, Cubs 1
Hero: The first inning sank Tom Gorzelanny (0-3). The left-hander was outstanding, but was done in by the two runs he surrendered in the opening frame. Gorzelanny worked seven innings in all, allowing just five hits.
Tyler Colvin Too Good To Start
The rookie sensation is back on the bench tonight after two consecutive starts in which he went 4-for-7 with three RBIs and two walks. Plus, he doesn't hop and he's apparently not afraid of the wall or the ball.
Isotopes Top Cubs
The Cubs barely cracked the list of the top 10 fantasy baseball team names compiled by CBSSports.com, Bendable Media notes.
Kevin Gregg Setting Up Jays Fans For Heartbreak
Former Cubs closer Kevin Gregg assumed the same role for the Blue Jays on April 13 after Jason Frasor blew two saves in his first five chances of the season. Now Gregg has five saves and a 1.04 ERA in eight appearances.
Still Slightly Less Lame Than The White Sox
Both Chicago teams gained a couple spots in Phil Rogers' weekly power ratings.
The Card Who Was A Cub
Great hitter, terrible manager, compulsive gambler, incredibly unpleasant personality, and birthday boy.
Aisle 206, Row 9, Seat 10
I happen to have a lot of time on my hands this week - way too much time - according to my wife, Denise.
Cubs 4, Nationals 3 (10 innings)
Hero: Marlon Byrd went 3-for-5 and played a role in each of the three innings in which the Cubs scored runs.
Cubsosphere
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