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John Grabow
P | Chicago Cubs
| ERA | W-L | HLD | SO | WHIP | RANK | FSP |
| 3.79 | 3-0 | 23 | 57 | 1.56 | 252nd | 2.06 |
| 3rd String | Tracked By: 3 | ||||||
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Archived News (07-2009)
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[+] July 30th 2009 28 Updates
10:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Tom Gorzelanny is worth the gamble for the Chicago Cubs
John Grabow represents bullpen depth for the Cubs; he's a lefty who's not great against lefties but isn't terrible against hitters on either side, held back by below-average control and the lack of a good breaking ball. He's got an average fastball and average changeup, but the below-average slider means he doesn't have the lefty-killing weapon most managers expect a southpaw reliever to have. The surprising part of the deal the Pirates made with the Cubs is the inclusion of Tom Gorzelanny, the...
8:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Cubs acquire Grabow, Gorzelanny from Pirates
The Chicago Cubs landed a new left-hander for their bullpen, acquiring John Grabow from the busy Pittsburgh Pirates in a five-player trade Thursday.
7:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Grabow now a part of the Cubs 'pen
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: The Cubs fortified their bullpen Thursday, acquiring RP John Grabow and SP Tom Gorzelanny from the Pirates for SP Kevin Hart, RP Jose Ascanio and minor-league infielder Josh Harrison. [...]
2.
Cubs acquired LHP John Grabow and LHP Tom Gorzelanny from the
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Cubs acquired LHP John Grabow and LHP Tom Gorzelanny from the Pirates for RHP Kevin Hart, RHP Jose Ascanio and INF Josh Harrison. The Cubs finally landed a little left-handed relief help. [...]
6:00 PM EST (9)
1.
Cubs acquire Grabow, Gorzelanny from Pirates
The Chicago Cubs have landed a new left-hander for their bullpen, acquiring John Grabow from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a five-player trade.
2.
The Cubs have just one left-hander on staff in Sean Marshall,
The Cubs have just one left-hander on staff in Sean Marshall, so adding Grabow and Gorzelanny helps fill that void. Grabow could get a few vulture saves against a lefty-heavy lineup, but he poses little threat to Kevin Gregg, who's done a respectable job as the Cubs closer. Grabow's departure elevates Joel Hanrahan into a setup role for fireman Matt Capps. Once viewed as the Pirates rotation anchor, Gorzelanny has dropped off the radar over the past few seasons, and now faces an uphill battle cracking the Cubs rotation. Hart, on the other hand, figures to get a shot at the Bucs rotation. The trade comes on the same day he picked up his third win, holding Houston to three earned runs over six innings to lower his ERA to 2.60. The 24-year-old Ascanio also has a shot of pitching his way into a starting role. He served as a reliever for the Cubs, but his tenure at Triple-A Iowa this season (3.16 ERA, 47/18 K/BB ratio in 12 GS) gives the Pirates another option for their ever-evolving rotation.
3.
The Pirates have traded Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny to the Cubs
Source (rotowire.com)
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The Pirates have traded Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny to the Cubs for Kevin Hart, Jose Ascanio and Josh Harrison, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. [...]
4.
AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price has confirmed that the Pirates will
Source (rotoworld.com)
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AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price has confirmed that the Pirates will receive RHP Kevin Hart, RHP Jose Ascanio and 3B Josh Harrison from the Cubs for John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny. [...]
5.
Ascanio joins Pirates
Source (fanball.com)
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Jose Ascanio, Kevin Hart and infielder Josh Harrison were traded from Chicago to Pittsburgh in exchange for Tom Gorzelanny and John Grabow, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View: Ascanio held a 3.52 ERA over 15.1 innings of relief with Chicago. His fantasy value as a middle reliever does not look to improve in Pittsburgh.
6.
Hart dealt to Pittsburgh
Source (fanball.com)
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Kevin Hart, Jose Ascanio and infielder Josh Harrison were traded from Chicago to Pittsburgh in exchange for Tom Gorzelanny and John Grabow, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View: Kevin Hart left the Cubs with a three-game winning streak and a solid 2.60 ERA. He will have a weaker supporting cast in Pittsburgh, but is still worth employing in fantasy lineups for his next outing.
7.
Gorzelanny shipped to Chicago
Source (fanball.com)
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Tom Gorzelanny and reliever John Grabow have been traded from Pittsburgh to Chicago in exchange for pitchers Kevin Hart and Jose Ascanio, and third baseman Josh Harrison, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View: Gorzelanny held a disappointing 5.19 ERA over 8.2 innings of relief with Pittsburgh this season, but he can still develop into a solid starter at only 27 years old. He should benefit from going to a better team with Chicago as well.
8.
According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Source (rotoworld.com)
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According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates have dealt both John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny to the Cubs. It's a done deal. Grabow will make an impact right away as a left-handed bullpen mate to Sean Marshall, and the hope is Gorzelanny will work through his struggles at Triple-A Iowa. [...]
9.
Cubs | Deal for Grabow complete
MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports the Chicago Cubs acquired RP John Grabow and SP Tom Gorzelanny from the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, July 30, in exchange for Ps Kevin Hart, Jose Ascanio and IF Josh Harrison.
5:00 PM EST (6)
1.
AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price has confirmed that the Pirates will
Source (rotoworld.com)
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AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price has confirmed that the Pirates will receive RHP Kevin Hart, RHP Jose Ascanio and 3B Josh Harrison from the Cubs for John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny. [...]
2.
Grabow dealt to Cubs
Source (fanball.com)
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As expected, John Grabow has been dealt from the Pirates to the Cubs, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tom Gorzelanny was also shipped to Chicago in the deal.
Our View: It was not disclosed who Pittsburgh receives in the trade, but we will keep you posted. Grabow has a 3.42 ERA over 47.1 innings of relief, and will provide good depth for the Cubs' bullpen.
3.
According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Source (rotoworld.com)
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According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates have dealt both John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny to the Cubs. It's a done deal. We still haven't go word on who the Pirates are getting, but that should come shortly. [...]
4.
A deal that would send John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny from the
Source (rotoworld.com)
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A deal that would send John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny from the Pirates to the Cubs is "just about done," reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. [...]
5.
Cubs | To acquire Grabow
Chris De Luca, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs are expected to announce the acquisition of RP John Grabow from the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, July 30. He is 3-0 with a 3.42 ERA in 47 1/3 innings this year.
6.
A deal that would send John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny from the
Source (rotoworld.com)
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A deal that would send John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny from the Pirates to the Cubs is "just about done," reports Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. [...]
4:00 PM EST (7)
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Grabow has reportedly been traded by the Pirates to the Cubs
Source (rotowire.com)
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Grabow has reportedly been traded by the Pirates to the Cubs on Thursday, ESPN Chicago reports. [...]
2.
Cubs | Finalizing deal for Grabow
Jon Greenberg, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Chicago Cubs are in the process of finalizing a deal for Pittsburgh Pirates RP John Grabow, according to a source close to the situation. SP Tom Gorzelanny might be included in the deal, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, the deal remains incomplete.
3.
Report: Grabow to Cubs "just about done"
Source (fanball.com)
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A deal to send left-handed reliever John Grabow to the Cubs is "just about done," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tom Gorzelanny might also be involved in the trade. No word on who the Cubs are sending in return.
Our View: We are witnessing one of the most comprehensive fire-sales of the decade this week in Pittsburgh. This move would leave the Pirates "all but depleted of left-handed relievers at the top three levels of the organization." Yikes. Rumor has it they are trading all of PNC Park's toilets and seats to the White Sox for cash considerations, as well. Will the last one to leave Pittsburgh turn the lights off?
4.
According to Jon Greenberg of ESPN Chicago, the Cubs are finalizing
Source (rotoworld.com)
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According to Jon Greenberg of ESPN Chicago, the Cubs are finalizing a deal for Pirates left-hander John Grabow. It's not clear who the Cubs are giving up, but it looks like a pretty nice fit. [...]
5.
Grabow has reportedly been traded by the Pirates to the Cubs
Source (rotowire.com)
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Grabow has reportedly been traded by the Pirates to the Cubs on Thursday, ESPN Chicago reports. [...]
6.
Grabow has reportedly been traded by the Pirates to the Cubs
Source (rotowire.com)
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Grabow has reportedly been traded by the Pirates to the Cubs on Thursday, ESPN Chicago reports. [...]
7.
Cubs | Working on finalizing deal for Grabow
Jon Greenberg, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Chicago Cubs are in the process of finalizing a deal for Pittsburgh Pirates RP John Grabow, according to a source.
12:00 PM EST (1)
1.
According to FOXSports.com, the Cubs "continue to talk
Source (rotoworld.com)
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According to FOXSports.com, the Cubs "continue to talk with the Pirates about a trade for left-hander John Grabow." The Cubs see Grabow as a nice left-handed complement to Sean Marshall in the bullpen, and prefer him over the Nationals' Joe Beimel. [...]
11:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Cubs | Talking about Grabow
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Chicago Cubs are talking to the Pittsburgh Pirates about RP John Grabow.
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John Grabow Fantasy Scoring
Top| # | date | Innings | K's | Hits | Walks | ERA | Decision | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 02 09 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.50 | 25.5 |
| 2 | Sep 30 09 | 0.2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | none | -2.68 | 41 |
| 3 | Sep 26 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | none | 0.50 | 30 |
| 4 | Sep 23 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.00 | 18 |
| 5 | Sep 22 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | none | 0.00 | 31 |
| 6 | Sep 20 09 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 1.32 | 25.68 |
| 7 | Sep 17 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.00 | 37 |
| 8 | Sep 13 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | none | -0.50 | 36 |
| 9 | Sep 12 09 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.50 | 28 |
| 10 | Sep 09 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 2.00 | 25.5 |
| 11 | Sep 08 09 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 1.32 | 28.18 |
| 12 | Sep 07 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 3.00 | 38.5 |
| 13 | Sep 05 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | hold | 1.00 | 33.5 |
| 14 | Sep 04 09 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | none | -5.50 | 45.5 |
| 15 | Sep 01 09 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | hold | 0.82 | 39.68 |
| 16 | Aug 31 09 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 4.00 | 28 |
| 17 | Aug 30 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.00 | 34 |
| 18 | Aug 27 09 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | none | 0.16 | 27.34 |
| 19 | Aug 26 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | hold | 1.50 | 24 |
| 20 | Aug 23 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | hold | 1.50 | 30.5 |
| 21 | Aug 22 09 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | none | 1.82 | 25.68 |
| 22 | Aug 21 09 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 0.66 | 25.84 |
| 23 | Aug 17 09 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 2.66 | 26.34 |
| 24 | Aug 14 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | none | 2.50 | 34.5 |
| 25 | Aug 11 09 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 1.66 | 34.84 |
| 26 | Aug 07 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | none | 2.00 | 24 |
| 27 | Aug 03 09 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 1.32 | 23.34 |
| 28 | Aug 01 09 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | none | 0.82 | 32.18 |
| 29 | Jul 31 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | none | 2.50 | 32.5 |
| 30 | Jul 29 09 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 6.00 | 25 |
| 31 | Jul 27 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | none | 0.00 | 44.5 |
| 32 | Jul 23 09 | 0.1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | none | -3.84 | 42.84 |
| 33 | Jul 22 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.00 | 28.32 |
| 34 | Jul 21 09 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 1.16 | 31.34 |
| 35 | Jul 18 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 3.00 | 27 |
| 36 | Jul 17 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | none | 1.50 | 33.5 |
| 37 | Jul 11 09 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | none | 6.00 | 22 |
| 38 | Jul 07 09 | 1.2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | hold | 1.32 | 29.84 |
| 39 | Jul 03 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.00 | 25 |
| 40 | Jun 30 09 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | hold | 3.00 | 32 |
| 41 | Jun 27 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | hold | 2.50 | 32 |
| 42 | Jun 25 09 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | none | 2.50 | 23.5 |
| 43 | Jun 24 09 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 4.00 | 25 |
| 44 | Jun 20 09 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | blown | 0.50 | 37 |
| 45 | Jun 17 09 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | hold | 3.00 | 30 |
| 46 | Jun 14 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | hold | 1.50 | 37.5 |
| 47 | Jun 12 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | none | 1.50 | 35.5 |
| 48 | Jun 10 09 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 6.00 | 31.5 |
| 49 | Jun 08 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.00 | 27.5 |
| 50 | Jun 06 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | hold | 1.00 | 40 |
| 51 | Jun 02 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 2.00 | 37 |
| 52 | May 30 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | hold | 1.00 | 26 |
| 53 | May 25 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 2.00 | 28 |
| 54 | May 24 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | win | 12.00 | 22 |
| 55 | May 20 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | win | 12.00 | 17 |
| 56 | May 18 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | none | 0.50 | 23.5 |
| 57 | May 16 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | hold | 1.50 | 26 |
| 58 | May 15 09 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 0.66 | 25.34 |
| 59 | May 13 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.00 | 30.5 |
| 60 | May 10 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | none | -3.00 | 31.5 |
| 61 | May 09 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | none | -1.50 | 37.5 |
| 62 | May 04 09 | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | blown | -0.84 | 40.84 |
| 63 | May 02 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | none | 2.00 | 33.5 |
| 64 | May 01 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | none | 0.00 | 31 |
| 65 | Apr 27 09 | 0.1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | none | -3.34 | 42.84 |
| 66 | Apr 26 09 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 6.00 | 20.5 |
| 67 | Apr 24 09 | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 0.82 | 40.18 |
| 68 | Apr 22 09 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | hold | 4.50 | 24.5 |
| 69 | Apr 21 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | hold | 2.00 | 25 |
| 70 | Apr 17 09 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | hold | 2.00 | 22.32 |
| 71 | Apr 16 09 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 1.50 | 25.5 |
| 72 | Apr 11 09 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.50 | 26.66 |
| 73 | Apr 08 09 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | none | 3.32 | 22.68 |
| 74 | Apr 06 09 | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | win | 10.82 | 16.18 |
| Totals: | 64.1 | 57 | 61 | 39 | 152.46 | ||||
John Grabow Fantasy Graph
TopPlayer Run Differential Notes
Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when John Grabow has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
Home Breakdown
Top| Games | Home | Away | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
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Away Breakdown
Top| Games | Away | Home | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
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