Saluki QB Chris Dieker Attends Prestigious Manning Camp
It’s cliche, yes, but every senior wants to end their career the right way.
As for SIU quarterback Chris Dieker, his final campaign with the Salukis is already off to a good start. (more…)
Derrek Lee Just Says No To Cubs Trades
Derrek Lee is single-handedly thwarting the Chicago Cubs’ chances of hosting a firesale.
According to a Bruce Levine post, the veteran first baseman who is entering the final months of his contract will not waive his no-trade clause.
Lee, who traditionally has warmed up with the weather, is mired in a season-long funk. It’s almost as if each month of his calendar reads April or May — where he is a career .261 hitter. After batting .233 in the season’s first three months, Lee has picked up his game hitting .292 in July to go along with eight of his nine extra-base hits being doubles.
For Lee, it’s a sign that he is finally breaking out of whatever plagued him in the first half. (Probably looking at a calendar and realizing it reads July helps.) For the Cubs, it’s meaningless. (more…)
Carlos Zambrano Should Let Arm, Not ESPN, Do Talking To Cubs
ESPN has cornered the market on half-hearted sincerity.
First, it was LeBron James’ attempt at self-aggrandizement in his hour long ‘Decision’ fiasco. Now, enter stage left Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano, who offered up an apology in his first statement since blowing up on first baseman Derrek Lee and the rest of his teammates in a June loss against the Chicago White Sox. (more…)
Is Tracy McGrady The Missing Link For The Bulls?
Ten years and countless injuries later, it looks as if Tracy McGrady and the Chicago Bulls seem to be a match for one another.
Once upon a time, McGrady was part of a star-studded free agency class and the Bulls were amongst he suitors hoping to woo the rising star. The Bulls were coming off some dreadful post-Jordan years and hoped a dog-and-pony show would seal the deal to land McGrady in Chicago.
Unfortunately, the Bulls whiffed and McGrady spurned Jerry Krause’s advances and took his talents to South Beach Orlando.
Fast forward to July 2010, where McGrady seems to have unfinished business on his mind. (more…)
Cubs, Cardinals Set For Fireworks At Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs are mired in a dreadful season with a lame-duck manager.
The St. Louis Cardinals are fighting to hold off the upstart Cincinnati Reds at the top of the division.
In a mismatch made in baseball hell, the Cubs-Cards rivalry opens up a new page today — and don’t think for one moment this series is not a big deal.
C’mon, today marks the return of Aaron “.185/.224/.242/.466″ Miles.
Even though the Cubs are just playing out the string and counting down the days until Lou Piniella gives his final speech at Clark and Addison, fans attending today’s game against the hated first-place Cardinals should be treated to an offensive onslaught.
In three appearances (two starts), Cubs starter Randy Wells is 0-2 with a 10.13 earned run average in eight innings of work. In his May 21st outing against the Cards, Wells allowed five runs on six hits while failing to record a single out.
Opposing Wells on the bump this afternoon will be Jeff Suppan, proud owner of an 0-5 record and 6.05 ERA split between stints with the Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers. In two starts against the Cubs this year, both coming while with the Brewers, Suppan was 0-1 with an 8.68 ERA. In 9.1 innings of work, he allowd 16 hits, 10 runs and three home runs.
I mean, if that doesn’t get you psyched for baseball’s best rivalry, I don’t know what will.
And if that doesn’t get it done for you, it’s time to hop along the express and check out the key factors in the National League’s premier rivalry. (more…)
