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Cubs 14, Reds 9; Cheers and Jeers by Damen Jackson

Filed: September 6th, 2008 The Chicago Cubs broke a six-game losing streak Saturday -- beating the Reds 14-9 -- by getting back to what they've done all year; strong starting pitching, good execution, and capitalizing on shaky opposition pitching...

Cubs 9, Marlins 2; Just chugging along by Damen Jackson

The Cubs, led by a Reed Johnson three-RBI double, slugged their way through a eight-run seventh inning Sunday afternoon, and beat the Marlins 9-2. It was the 14th victory of the season for starter Ryan Dempster, and coupled with a 7-5 walk-off win by...

Cubs 8, Pirates 5; This is my boomstick!! by Damen Jackson

Reed Johnson hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning Sunday -- the first of back-to-back shots -- as the Cubs survived a late rally by the Pirates to win 8-5. The Cubs have now won seven of their last 10. Maybe we should get something out of the way...

Cubs 10, D'Backs 6; Hail the return of the King by Damen Jackson

The Cubs broke out their big bats in time to salvage the series - and road trip - and welcomed back Alfonso Soriano from the DL with a 10-6 win against the Diamondbacks Wednesday night. The win was highlighted by a Reed Johnson grand slam in the 8th inning...

Giants 8, Cubs 3; Rookies gonna kill you quicker than a bullet by Damen Jackson

Happy 4th of July to everyone. I trust the food and drink is flowing, and all is right with your world; well except for what was an ugly 8-3 loss to the Giants last night. Rookies. Nothing to like about them, except for the fact that they only go through...

Jim Edmonds, now you're a Cub by Damen Jackson

Amazing. After years of watching Cubs teams find a way to lose games when it counted, the 2008 Cubs are taking advantage of every opportunity, and winning some of the most exciting and improbable games in recent memory. The latest was a great comeback...
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Well, as I was saying by Damen Jackson

The other day I mentioned what a different look and feel the Cubs lineup has with Reed Johnson and/or Felix Pie in it. Perhaps it's the rally-killing tendencies of Jim Edmonds. Or maybe it's the productivity at the bottom of the lineup. Or maybe...
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The Marquis de Sad by Damen Jackson

Whether or not you've been a Jason Marquis fan, one has generally had to respect his consistency. Consistently average, with good first-half starts, and awful second-half fades. Well, this year is proving to be the outlier, as he now been tagged through...
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