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Trade With Diamondbacks Approved!
I get
C/1B Robby Hammock (390)
380PP

They get
1B/LF/RF Daryle Ward (860)

This was another budget cut move. Hammock's skills are D F G F F C and also has the Rally Hitter and 2nd Position 4 abilities. He will be used primarily as a backup to Derrek Lee or as an emergency catcher if both Soto and Pena get hurt. This trade has also opened up a spot for Sam Fuld on the Major League roster. Fuld will be Reed Johnson's backup.

If I was Mashall I would book it

but 15 runs is a lot to give up but I always have troubles against the Brewers too..
Fielder, Braun, Hardy, Hall, Cameron, Hart and even Ricky Weeks can all hit a lot of homeruns but man 15 runs is rough

Yeah, the leadoff guys kept getting on and Braun has Clutch hit 5 and Fielder is right after him and... UGH!

Actually, Braun does not have Clutch Hit 5. He has Vs. Lefty 5.

Oh, that would explain why Marshall and O'flaherety did the worst of all.

You know, Lou's mellowed out much much more than you made him out to be, which was apparently 1990's Lou.
Still, nice little recap there. Gotta add humor someplace.

OK, guys. I've decided to just screw trying to play every game. It's not worth it. I'll try to play a game a week or so from now on.
May 16
Cubs Use Small Ball to Scratch out a Victory
Even though they had a day off yesterday, the Cubs just can't seem to shake off this fatigue, so Brayan Pena and Ronny Cedeno decided to lend a hand against former Cub Mark Prior. Lee, Ramirez, and Soriano didn't take their usual superstar roles today. Instead, Johnson, Pena, Cedeno, and even Lieber all contributed wit small ball. They won the game the old fashioned way: bunting, stealing, and driving in runs any way you can. Then Eric O'flaherety managed to ruin it by giving up a gand slam in the 7th. Way to go, Eric. Luckily, Soto managed to belt a 2-run homer while pinch hitting. But things didn't get exciting until Lou FORGOT TO TAKE HIM OUT OF THE GAME! He gave up a double which led to a Padres run, but it could've been much worse.

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Surprise! It's not dead yet!
May 21
Marquis Pitches 7 to Shut Down Giants
Sam Fuld got a start today along with Pena and Cedeno. Fuld went 1 for 4, but there's still plenty of time to improve. Soriano and Ramirez were the big contributors today, each belting a home run to boost the Cubs lead to 6. The pitching staff was very solid as well. Jason Marquis pitched 7.1 innings while giving up only 1 run. Kerry Wood seems to be coming out of that early-season slump, and Michael Wuertz closed effectively as usual.

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What's the record and what day is it?

Well, this is bullsh*t. I went and got an update for you guys, then I got called to dinner before I could put it on here. Then my dad decided to watch TV all day so the wii got turned off before I could save and use the box score to write a summary and I had to replay the whole game. Great.
May 31
I'm too lazy to think of a good title for this fake news story
The game started off rather uneventfully until Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez hit back-to-back home runs. The Phillies fought back with a 2-run bomb from Ryan Howard, but when D Lee and A-Ram went back-to-back again, the Phillies bullpen imploded, and their fate was sealed.

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P.S. Dishnetkid, your questions will be answered in the May review.

Chicago Cubs May in Review
The Cubs had a decent record in May, going 13-11 and remaining competitive in the division. Currently, the team has a 31-24 record and is 2 games behind the Brewers and Reds, who are tied for 1st. The White Sox are next in the standings, though they are 7 games out of 1st. The Cardinals are 8 games behind, and the Astros are in the basement with a 22-33 record and 11 games behind.
The Cubs' only roster move this month was the acquisition of Robby Hammock from the Diamondbacks in exchange for Daryle Ward. Hammock was placed in the minor leagues as an emergency catcher/first baseman, opening up a roster spot for Sam Fuld.
Financially, the large player salaries are starting to get to the team. While it is an improvement over last month, the Cubs had a net income of -$5037. Hopefully, a few additional trades, some awards, and an overall improved performance can help the team rake in some extra cash.
With this, the Cubs now turn to the month of June, ready to conquer any challenges it brings for them. June also signifies the month of the MLB Draft, and the players are eagerly awaiting the arrival of new teammates to help them prepare for the future.

June 5
Interleague Play
The Cubs traveled to beautiful Camden Yards to take on the Orioles in an interleague matchup. With Matt Murton as the DH, Jason Marquis stepped onto the mound to face the Orioles lineup. The Cubs jumped Brian Burres early with a 3-run homer by Lee and a solo shot from Ramirez in only the first inning! Geovany Soto followed up with a 2-run blast and Burres was sent to the showers without finishing the first inning. Melvin Mora knocked in Luke Scott to give the Orioles their first run, but Marquis quickly rebounded to pitch 7 solid innings. The Cubs held their lead on the Orioles, and Kerry Wood finished off the last two innings.

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Sorry this took so long, guys. I just got really lazy.

Cubs Select Whiteman and Melo in June Draft
In the June Draft, the Cubs chose 3rd baseman George Whiteman in the first round and Portuguese reliever Jose Melo in the 2nd. Both are very promising prospects and Melo is said to have the potential to be a future closer. To see video coverage of the draft, follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGp7W6a5z0k

And yes, I give first names to my draft picks. You got a problem with that?

June 10
Holy #@$% Frank Thomas has a Scary Face!
Seriously! I mean, just look at him! He looks like some kind of mud monster! What? Oh! Right, the game. Well, Rich Hill hand an outstanding performance today, going 7.1 innings before leaving with elbow pain. Alfonso Soriano also had to leave early today after a head-first slide into third base. No worries, though. The Cubs medical staff assure us that they're alright. Geovany Soto was the most effective hitter for the Cubs, hitting the game's only homer. Kerry Wood nearly BLEW THE GAME (again), but luckily Michael Wuertz managed to come in and get the save.

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Trade with Athletics Approved
Cubs Get
RHP Kiko Calero ($390K, 93mph, 40 STAM, 146 CTRL)
$60,000

Athletics Get
RHP Angel Guzman ($390K, 96mph, 62 STAM, 116 CTRL)

The Cubs now have an impressive minor league bullpen with Calero, Jose Melo, and Randy Wells all ready in case they're needed in the majors. While there are currently no roster spots open for them, all three should do a fine job once they break into the majors.