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Breaking Bad
MLB Needs to Address Bat Situation
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And now, the deluge. Since Tyler Colvin's bizarre injury Sunday, the calls have been fast and furious for change to MLB's broken-bat situation. FOX's Ken Rosenthal notes that the number of broken bats has dropped some 50 percent over the last two years, but "one tragedy would be too much." It's About the Money Stupid says a quick-fix called the Bat Glove is available and should be used immediately. Meanwhile, an older Yahoo! story notes some manufacturers have been on this issue for a long time. And you know who made maple bats popular? Barry Bonds.
FOX Sports: Maple bats need to be addressed now
It's About the Money Stupid: Colvin hit by shattered bat, pierces chest...
Yahoo! Sports: New MLB rules cause maple bat flap
AOL Fanhouse: Maple bat debate raging on in wake of Tyler Colvin's injury
Chicago Tribune: BatGlove might have prevented Colvin's injury
It's All Good
Colvin: I'm Alright, Nobody Worry About Me
Tyler Colvin is pretty low-key, so it's no surprise his response to this situation is subdued. "I want to thank Cubs fans for their support all season, especially right now, and let everyone know that I'm doing OK," Colvin said, adding he's "disappointed" his season is over. He's still in the hospital and is expected to remain there a few more days. We'd be ranting like a lunatic about the dangers of maple bats, but we're not major-league baseball players... YET.
MLB: Colvin in stable condition, done for season
Bad Memories
An Angry Look Back on a Bad Year
Even with the Cubs' strong record (17-7) under interim manager Mike Quade, not many people would call this season a success. Especially, apparently, the blog Desipio, which wrote an eloquent, excruciating diatribe about this Cubs' year. There is some good news, yes, but mostly the write-up recalls that the Cubs gave up 18 runs twice this season, that the North Siders lost 10 of their first 15 games against the woeful Pirates, and "another mediocre season from Alfonso Soriano." The bottom line: "The Cubs mess is of their own making and it's going to take your new ownership a few years to clean it all up." Yeeeesh.
Big League Stew: Dear John letters: Your 2010 Chicago Cubs
The Qase for Quade
Is Under-the-Radar Skipper the Answer?
Managerial candidate Mike Quade has put together quite a run here — his Cubs just had their best nine-game road trip (in which they went 8-1) of all time. The blog And Counting notes Quade just might be the answer: In the past, people ranging from Lou Piniella to Derrek Lee have said the team folds in big situations because of the pressure to lift the 102-year World Series drought. And since a no-name hire (no offense) like Quade comes with low expectations, the pressure on the team could be lower. Hmm, we're still debating that one....
And Counting: Quaalude Quade
Bombs Away
Man Arrested for Planting Bomb Near Wrigley Field
A local man was arrested Saturday night after he tried to place a bomb in a garbage can near Wrigley Field. Sami Samir Hassoun, 22, put what he thought was a bomb in a garbage can at the intersection of Clark and Eddy streets. Hassoun apparently wanted to drive Mayor Daley from office. (Guess he doesn't know Daley is stepping down....) Hassoun faces five years to life for his plot. And here's the strange thing — we've bought coconut macaroons from him several times at the Sanabel Bakery on Kedzie Avenue. Weird.
NBC Chicago: Man charged in Wrigleyville bomb plot [+ video]
Huffington Post: Sami Samir Hassoun arrested in alleged Chicago bomb plot
Bloomberg: Chicago man angry with Mayor Daley charged...
Geovany Soto underwent successful shoulder surgery yesterday... How are the Cubs faring under Mike Quade? Just visit cubsunderquade.com for the latest update... According to The Heckler, the Cubs might have competition if they want to keep Mike Quade as manager.
"Tyler Colvin getting stabbed by that broken bat was the scariest thing I've seen on the field since... A.J. Pierzynski took his mask off."
-Scott Hoffman
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