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2:04: Listening to the respect that DLee gives to Fukudome really says a lot.

2:14: Blue Jerseys are back? I am feeling a blowout win! Double my predictions for every batter!

2:18: Anthem complete… Let’s pay some bills and PLAY BALL! I just noticed Brian Runge is behind the plate, if my memory is correct he and Carlos has had some words a couple times.

2:22: opening pitch strike! I love this game!

2:23: I am ...

First thing first, I’ve gotta say that things are heating up. There are a couple of rumors here that would make the Cubs instant favorites for the NL Central and perhaps NL Pennant.

Early reports and whispers center on the Cubs looking at Tampa Bay outfielder Carl Crawford, who batted .315 with 11 homers, 80 RBI and a nice .355 on-base percentage this year. The OBP is 24 percentage points above Crawford’s career mark. Crawford is a left-handed hitting outfielder, something the Cubs ...

Yes, thats right, the rumor roundup is back.

Cards 3B Scott Rolen’s status is complicated by his discomfort with Tony La Russa, who re-upped for two seasons last month. Mozeliak has discussed the matter with Rolen’s agents, Sam and Seth Levinson, but not with the player. No longer does the organization deny the rift. “Scott’s situation is still ongoing. We hope to address it internally,” Mozeliak says. “It’s fair to say there are some things out there.” Rolen is believed to be open ...