Bullpen Brian

Ridiculously Early Playoff Predictions

9Feb2012

I was asked this week for my early (very early) regular season projections on the 2012 final standings. Granted the most influential offseason moves are over and done with at this juncture (Pujols, Fielder, Reyes..etc.), spring training is still more... more ...

Mentions: Chicago Cubs

Cubs Wish – Carlos Marmol

8Feb2012

Tagged: Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs, Cubs, MLB, Wrigley Field... more ...

Mentions: Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs

Adrian Cardenas The New Mike Fontenot

7Feb2012

Adrian Cardenas reminds me a bit of Mike Fontenot. Utility infielder, left-handed bat and a nice complementary piece on the 25-man roster. Even his minor league numbers are close to Fontenot’s, who made his Chicago debut in 2005 before rejoinin... more ...

Mentions: Chicago Cubs, Mike Fontenot

Giants Defeat Patriots 21-17

6Feb2012

Congratulations to Therese M. on winning Brian’s Super Bowl Bash XII! And pat on the back for all who tabbed the Giants as Super Bowl champions. A big thank you to everyone who participated. It’s always a pleasure catching up … Continue rea... more ...

Mentions: Eli Manning, New England Patriots, New York Giants

Favorite Cubs Now Former Cubs

3Feb2012

It recently occurred to me that all my favorite Cubs players are now former Cubs players. Aramis moved north to Milwaukee. Pena returned south to the Rays. Ted Lilly is still with L.A.. Derrek Lee is straddling the line of retirement, Jim Edm... more ...

Mentions: Chicago Cubs, Ryan Dempster, Ted Lilly

How To Read A Baseball Slashline

2Feb2012

Are you still confused by a player’s ‘slashline’, left wondering what the heck it stands for, or how to read one? If so, have no fear! Below is a simple breakdown of how to digest the numbers, what those numbers … Continue rea... more ...

Mentions: Chicago Cubs

Ranking NL Central’s Closers

1Feb2012

Here’s how I see it… Team Name Saves BS K ERA 1. Mil Axford 46 2 127 2.10 2. Pit Hanrahan 40 4 61 1.83 3. Cin Madson 32 2 62 2.37 4. Cubs Marmol 34 10 99 4.01 … Continue reading →... more ...

Mentions: Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs, Jason Motte, Joel Hanrahan, Ryan Madson

Cubs Wish – The Real Geo

31Jan2012

Tagged: Chicago Cubs, Cubs, Geovany Soto, MLB, Wrigley Field... more ...

Mentions: Chicago Cubs, Geovany Soto

Brian’s Super Bowl Bash XII!

31Jan2012

Submit your Super Bowl winner, the final score, and most importantly, the MVP choice for any tiebreakers. All entries must be submitted before the opening kickoff. Please send entries to bullpen_brian@yahoo.com I’ll post the winner here on Mond... more ...