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Koyie Hill Vs. Mike Redmond: Who Should Be The Cubs Backup Catcher?
Posted: 5th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in MLB
This week, the arbitration deadline came and went with few surprises. One player that became an unprotected free agent intrigues me as an option for the Chicago Cubs.
The Minnesota Twins have decided to part ways with Joe Mauer's backup, Mike Redmond.
Redmond's name on the availability list made me wonder who would be the better option to back up Geovany Soto in Chicago this summer between Redmond and Koyie Hill. Let's ...
NEWS: Philadelphia Flyers Fire Head Coach John Stevens
Posted: 4th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
Reports on Friday afternoon are that John Stevens is out as coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Stevens was named the head coach on Oct. 22, 2006.
The Flyers are currently in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 13-11-1 record (27 points), and trail first place Pittsburgh by 13 points. Philadelphia has lost seven of their last 10 games.
Philadelphia currently ranks ninth in the NHL, scoring 3.00 goals per game, ...
NHL Trade Rumors: All Quiet On Chicago’s West Side for Blackhawks?
Posted: 4th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
As the ChicagoáBlackhawks prepare to host the Nashville Predators Friday night, thereÆs an awkward silence coming from Chicago.
Yesterday, obviously, was one of the most important days in BlackhawksÆhistory, as the team announced contract extensions for Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith. The excitement leading up to that announcement, and the anticipation of the potential the future could bring with these three young stars locked up, was something the ...
Back in July, there were some people that thought the Cubs should have traded pitcher Rich Harden. I was among those that though Harden, having a good, healthy season, had arguably the highest trade value of his career and could have helped the future of the Cubs at the expense of a lost 2009 campaign.
Cubs GM Jim Hendry didn't agree; Harden stayed in Chicago.
Then, in August, we learned that the ...
According to a number of reports, the Chicago Cubs have dealt Jake Fox and Aaron Miles to the Oakland A's for reliever Jeff Gray and minor-leaguers Ronny Morla and Matt Spencer.
Gray, 28,áappeared in 24 games last season, where he had a 3.76 ERA. He had a 1.29 WHIP as well.
Spencer, a left handed hitting outfielder who turns 24 in January, split last year between High A and AA ball last ...
Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Earning Respect, Recognition
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
On the day that the ChicagoáBlackhawks lock up more of their core with contract extensions, fans can look forward to the teamÆs future with great anticipation.
But with the news that Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Duncan Keith are getting big raises, there is also concern over which players on the current roster might have to leave to make room for the financial considerations being made to keep this great group ...
It’s Official: The Chicago Blackhawks Lock Up Keith, Toews, and Kane
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
An organization that is coming to be known for doing things right continues to one-up their own benchmarks. ThursdayÆs press conference, and the reason for it, is just one more notch in the right direction.
At the United Center, the ChicagoáBlackhawks announced the new contracts for Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, and Patrick Kane on Thursday in a press conference that serves as a wonderful example of how much the organization ôgets ...
Done Deals: Chicago Blackhawks To Announce Extensions Thursday
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
The Chicago Blackhawks have scheduled a 2:00 p.m. press conference at the United Center to formally announce new contracts for Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Duncan Keith.
It's believed that the initially reported years (five each for Kane and Toews, 13 for Keith) are the lengths of the deals. TSN's Darren Dreger is reporting Wednesday night that Kane and Toews' deals will average $6.3 million per season, while Keith's will average ...
NHL Western Conference Injury Updates: Dec. 2 Edition
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
Originally posted on CommittedIndians.com, your source for all things Blackhawks!
Because there were so many injuries to key players early in the season, and the big names continue to fall, the beginning of December is a good time to look back, and forward, at when some of the top players in the Western Conference could return.
Central Division
Chicago
Dave Bolland—had back surgery on Nov. 10. Is expected to return in 12-16 ...
Blackhawks Leave Jackets Blue as Quenneville Reaches Milestone
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
How many firsts were there for the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night?
Tuesday was Dec. 1. The Blackhawks played at home for the first time in two weeks. It was the first game of the year between the Blackhawks and division rival—and second place—Columbus.
Marian Hossa was playing in his first home game as a member of the Hawks. It was the first time the Hawks wore their new third jerseys. And ...