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After Confidence-Boosting Series, Cubs Face Real Test in Philly

As has been covered ad nauseum, the Cubs fell colossally short of expectations in 2009's first half. Since the All-Star break, the Cubs have won four straight games and begun to resemble last year's bunch in several ways. The biggest sign of positivity was Alfonso Soriano hitting home runs in consecutive games, but there...

Aramis Ramirez's Return Headlines Cubs' Impending Roster Shuffle

When Aramis Ramirez takes the field Monday night in Wrigley Field, the Cubs will see themselves in the exact same position as the day he fell injured. They are 2 1/2 games out of first place, just like when their best offensive player badly injured his shoulder diving for a liner in Milwaukee. The reality of the situation,...

Cubs Recall Jake Fox, Reshape Bench

After the Cubs finally broke their crippling eight-game losing streak Tuesday, they made a slight overhaul to their bench and how it's going to be used. Aaron Miles is headed to the disabled list, while Bobby Scales and Neal Cotts (mercifully) have been optioned to the minors. In their place, the Cubs have recalled Jake...

Cubs Could Move Soriano to Second

In light of the recent offensive woes of the entire team -- namely Mike Fontenot, though -- Cubs manager Lou Piniella admitted it's a possibility to move Alfonso Soriano to second base. He did say it was a "last resort," but possible. You might recall Soriano played the majority of his early career at second, however, he's...

From the Windup: Trade Season Nears

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.With the recent news that Mark DeRosa is on the trade block and the White Sox have possibly landed Jake Peavy, junkies of major league baseball trade rumors got an early glimpse at what promises to be a very interesting July....

MikeFontenot News From the Web

05/13/12 Phillies Notes: Coaches won't tinker with Pence Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA "Hunter chases bad balls at times," Manuel said.
05/12/12 Fontenot latest addition to Phillies roster Source: MLB - Philadelphia Phillies Before Friday night's game against the Padres, the Phillies had to decide which of two infielders to bring up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley: Hector Luna or Mike Fontenot.
05/12/12 Fontenot joins Phillies Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA Mike Fontenot does not have to think long and hard about his best moment at Citizens Bank Park.
05/08/12 Lehigh Valley IronPigs struggle with runners on base... Source: LehighValleyLive.com - Harrisburg PA The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Indianapolis Indians seemingly went hit-for-hit tonight, but the Pigs couldn't capitalize despite a plethora of runners in scoring position in a 7-2 International League loss at Victory Field.
05/03/12 Lehigh Valley IronPigs implode in ninth inning in loss... Source: LehighValleyLive.com - Harrisburg PA The Lehigh Valley IronPigs bullpen suffered a rare meltdown giving up four runs in the top of the ninth inning as Charlotte rallied for a 6-5 International League victory tonight at Coca-Cola Park. Dan Johnson's two-run single off Jeremy Horst with the bases loaded turned what was once a 5-2 deficit into a tie ballgame.