Former Cub Ryan Freel Dead At 36 Years Of Age
These kinds of stories just tear my heart apart. Ex-Cubbie infielder Ryan Freel was found dead in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday Afternoon. The cause of death has been cited as “a self inflicted…Read More
Anyone Want Mark DeRosa Back?
SI’s Jon Heyman reports that the Cleveland Indians are fielding offers for Mark DeRosa, whom they acquired from the Cubs in a trade just this last off-season: The Indians are looking mainly for pitchers…Read More
Clucking Bell: Aramis Ramirez Out 4-6 Weeks With Dislocated Shoulder
The Cubs‘ 3-2 loss to the Brewers Friday night is sort of beside the point now…what matters is that Aramis Ramirez dislocated his shoulder in the game and will reportedly miss 4-6 weeks while…Read More
Joey Gathright Traded to Baltimore for Ryan Freel
The Cubs just got more versatile on their bench, by trading spare part outfielder Joey Gathright to the Baltimore Orioles for utility man Ryan Freel. Mr. Freel hasn’t gotten much chance to do anything…Read More


