''He said, 'Good luck. Sincerely, Ozzie.' And couple more phrases,'' said [Cubs manager Lou] Piniella [of a note left by Ozzie Guillen]. ''It wasn't twitted, and I'm appreciative of that.''
Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee had a pain-free catch for a second day in a row.
Giants ace Tim Lincecum threw seven scoreless innings in tonight's win over the Astros.
Albert Callaspo might start at third base for the Royals on Wednesday.
In his first at bat of the season, Mets third baseman David Wright homered.
And Pittsburgh's Garrett Jones homered twice.
Meanwhile, Braves rookie phenom Jason Heyward crushed a home run in his first-ever at bat in the big leagues.
Blue Jays closer Jason Frasor said of his blown save today: “Unfortunately, I have 48 hours to think about it. I’m six years older than I was when I first started blowing games, so it’s a little easier.”
The Red Sox will give Josh Beckett $68 million over four years.
Meanwhile the Pirates have the lowest payroll ($35.4 million) in baseball in 2010.
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Showing posts with label Lou Piniella. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lou Piniella. Show all posts
Monday, April 5, 2010
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Milton Bradley back in lineup
A day after being sent home by Cubs manager Lou Piniella, Milton Bradley was back in the Cubs' lineup in the three hole.
But Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune asks the question: Do the Cubs regret signing Bradley?
As Rogers points out, the Cubs bypassed other free-agent outfielders, such as Bobby Abreu, Raul Ibanez and Adam Dunn, in favor of the hot-tempered Bradley. Last year, Bradley hit .321 with 22 home runs in Texas and led the A.L. in on-base percentage (.436).
Bradley signed a two-year contract worth $20 million. Once Bradley plays in 75 games this season, the deal becomes a three-year contract worth $30 million.
According to the Associated Press, Piniella and Bradley have made up.
"I apologized for the last comment I made, told him he knows in the context I meant it," Piniella said. "But I also told him that just can't continue, to have shenanigans that we've put up with. I told him he's going to hurt somebody, he's going to hurt himself."
But Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune asks the question: Do the Cubs regret signing Bradley?
As Rogers points out, the Cubs bypassed other free-agent outfielders, such as Bobby Abreu, Raul Ibanez and Adam Dunn, in favor of the hot-tempered Bradley. Last year, Bradley hit .321 with 22 home runs in Texas and led the A.L. in on-base percentage (.436).
Bradley signed a two-year contract worth $20 million. Once Bradley plays in 75 games this season, the deal becomes a three-year contract worth $30 million.
According to the Associated Press, Piniella and Bradley have made up.
"I apologized for the last comment I made, told him he knows in the context I meant it," Piniella said. "But I also told him that just can't continue, to have shenanigans that we've put up with. I told him he's going to hurt somebody, he's going to hurt himself."
"No, man, I don't have a problem with Lou at all," said Bradley. "Initially I was just a little shocked at how everything happened suddenly. But it's something I have to deal with."
So far this season, Bradley is struggling as are the Cubs (35-35) in general. Bradley is hitting only .237 with five home runs and 16 RBIs.
If the struggles continue, this probably won't be the last confrontation. Then again, if the struggles don't continue, this probably won't be the last confrontation.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Aramis Ramirez back in Monday's lineup?
Per the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Cubs will have their third baseman back in tomorrow's lineup against the San Francisco Giants.
When Aramis Ramirez returns to the lineup, manager Lou Piniella says he's "going to change the combo a little."
According to the Chicago Tribune, Ramirez will likely bat fifth behind Derrek Lee and in front of Milton Bradley.
Ramirez, who hasn't played since pinch-hitting on May 1st, is leading the Cubs in batting with a .352 average.
When Aramis Ramirez returns to the lineup, manager Lou Piniella says he's "going to change the combo a little."
According to the Chicago Tribune, Ramirez will likely bat fifth behind Derrek Lee and in front of Milton Bradley.
Ramirez, who hasn't played since pinch-hitting on May 1st, is leading the Cubs in batting with a .352 average.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Geovany Soto could avoid DL
Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto, who hurt his shoulder on Tuesday, is feeling better each day and is likely to avoid landing on the disabled list.
In 2008, Soto hit .285, 23 homeruns and drove in 86 runs.
''[The team doctor] expects him to be ready in a few days,'' manager Lou Piniella said. ''If it's too long, we can't continue to carry one catcher. So we'll just have to wait and see how he responds to rehab and the medication.''The soonest (although not likely) return for Soto would be Sunday. However, Soto wouldn't comment on when he might return.
''I don't know. I just play ball. I'm not a doctor,'' Soto said of a timeline for his return. ''I just want to get in there as fast as I can. And I trust my doctors and trainers in the organization.''In Yahoo! fantasy baseball leagues, the Cubs' all-star catcher was (on average) the fourth catcher selected behind Russell Martin, Brian McCann and Joe Mauer with an average draft position of 55.7.
In 2008, Soto hit .285, 23 homeruns and drove in 86 runs.
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