Tag Archives: Kosuke Fukudome

No More Kosuke

I really do hate trade time. I’m so sentimental with my team. I hate to say goodbye. The trade deadline has claimed it’s first victim. Kosuke Fukudome has gone to the Indians. I wish him well and I hope his … Continue reading

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Brewers Series–Win 3, Lose 3

The Cubs got swept and Kosuke Fukudome got traded to the Indians. Here’s what little fun we had anyway.  -Tony Campana iz in ur game, stealing ur bases. -Bob’s obvious displeasure with the umpires is never not fun. -Ramirez continues … Continue reading

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Giants Series–Walk-off Wonders

After a bummer of a double header, the series ended on a high note of two walk-off wins. We don’t know if they have any pitchers left in the bullpen for the weekend series, but we’ll take the wins. And … Continue reading

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Rockies Series–Not a Sweep!

The final game from that April series so long ago was finally played and the win ensured that there was no sweep. Unless you want to count this game by itself instead of as the conclusion of a postponed series. … Continue reading

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Yankees Series–Gettin’ Bombed

For the most part, the Cubs played well up until the late innings of the last game (or so I’m told; I was unconcious by sometime in the 7th inning-Kiki). But losing to the Yanks, like losing to the White … Continue reading

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Brewers Series–3 W’s, Just Not In a Row

Taking 3 out of 4 from the first place Brewers feels pretty good. Baker, Reed, and Soriano coming back was tempered by losing Wood and Barney to the DL. Snyder and Coleman went back to Iowa while Chris Carpenter (Cubbie … Continue reading

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Reds Series–The Skid Is Over!

And after that eight game slide, one win feels like a playoff victory. That game captured what this season was supposed to be like for this team. Good pitching, power hitting, and good-enough defense. It was a glimpse at what … Continue reading

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Cardinals Series–Choking on Bird Feathers

Cubs got swept. Again. Back to back sweeps is a tough business. It’s tougher when that last two games were lost walk-off style courtesy of Albert Pujols. We’re skidding to a new low and it doesn’t show any sign of … Continue reading

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Injury Bug

Last week I wrote about the plague of injuries inspiring me to open a clinic specializing in Boo Boo Kisses and Get  Well Hugs. Apparently, the idea was such an appealing one that players are now clamoring for my services. … Continue reading

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Get Well Soon

It’s been a rough go for the Cubs. After getting through spring training unscathed, Karma dropkicked the team hard. As of right now, Wells, Cashner, Soto, Byrd, and Garza are on the DL. Wells and Soto should be on their … Continue reading

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