Just how long can Borowski tempt fate?

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  April 5, 2004 ;     689 words ......public perception, Joe Borowski does not live on the edge...season opener Monday, Borowski was experiencing his normal...came into the game in the ninth inning with the Cubs leading...hands over their eyes. Borowski proceeded to walk pinch-hitt...It's a good day when Borowski gets ...

Pesky D'backs don't die Borowski fails to slam door shut.(Sports)

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  August 3, 2003 ;   McDill, Kent;   377 words ......getting the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to beat the Cubs 4-3 before 40...Cintron given up by reliever Joe Borowski to lead off the ninth inning. Borowski (1-2) was trying to get his 20th...throw a ball down the middle, said Borowski, who was already beating ...

The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, Patrick McManamon column: Patrick...

Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH);  October 10, 2007 ;     753 words ......Championship Series and Joe Borowski will be pitching the ninth inning. Borowski has done some fabulous...it's best to plan for Borowski and perhaps start zen...outings this season, Borowski got the first guy out...Rivera's cut fastball. Borowski does not have that ...

Mike Kiley on the Cubs Borowski will rehab next week at Iowa

Chicago Sun-Times;  April 30, 2005 ;   Mike Kiley;   546 words ...HOUSTON--Joe Borowski is expected to depart Monday to...minor-league rehab at Class AAA Iowa. Borowski still has to throw today in what...Pacific Coast League team is faring, Borowski and Hendry likely will fly together and compare notes. Borowski unlikely will be handed the closer...in a setup role ...

Yankees rally to sweep Indians: Closer Joe Borowski blows four-run lead...

Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH);  April 20, 2007 ;     743 words ......Eric Wedge, the ninth-inning meltdown Thursday...After closer Joe Borowski blew a four-run...quietly in the ninth inning and be content...series' three games. Borowski retired Robinson...would have put Borowski at a left-right...the ball in the ninth inning. ...

Borowski just looking for a break Cubs' closer admits he's not as 'crisp,'...

Chicago Sun-Times;  April 24, 2004 ;   Toni Ginnetti;   405 words ......can't be corrected. What Joe Borowski thinks he needs is just...need is a little break." Borowski is hoping that break came Friday, when he worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning against the New York Mets...what you need sometimes." Borowski had dismissed the notion...number of opportunities ...

Tribe's defeat to A's nothing but ugly: Borowski and Cabrera each allow...

Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH);  May 14, 2007 ;     722 words ......game, the New York Yankees' ninth-inning rally turned a four-run deficit...about an eight, but to Joe Borowski, the perpetrator on both...that series and didn't. The ninth inning began with Borowski holding a 7-5 advantage...'s the nature of the beast, Borowski said. But I ...

Borowski to seek second opinion after MRI reveals shoulder damage.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  June 10, 2004 ;     541 words ......don't know what course they're going to take, Borowski said. Whatever happens, Borowski's long-term goal of reclaiming his closer's role...the question. At this point I really don't care, Borowski said. I just want to be able to get on the field and pitch as soon as possible. Borowski had been ...

Borowski saves best for last.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  April 23, 2004 ;     453 words ...Byline: Bill Jauss CHICAGO _ Cubs closer Joe Borowski may look back on Friday's 3-1 victory over the New York Mets as the turning point in his season. Borowski, who had been struggling, earned his third save when he retired the Mets in order in the ninth inning. It was not dominant, Borowski ...

New pitcher Borowski not a shoo-in as closer: Reliever signs for one year,...

Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH);  December 7, 2006 ;     787 words ......right shoulder. I don't know (what they saw), Borowski said. Whatever they did with the physical, they...But they came right back with a one-year deal. Borowski said he had no disabling aches or pains in 2006...been. I am physically able. There is no problem. Borowski was shut down for part of the 2004 ...

Cubs Reliever Borowski Goes on DL

AP Online;  June 6, 2004 ;     244 words ......Online 06-06-2004 Dateline: CHICAGO Cubs reliever Joe Borowski was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with...Triple-A Iowa. Chicago is unsure of the specifics of Borowski's injury and he will undergo tests. The Cubs closer...with a 8.02 ERA and has nine saves in 11 chances. Borowski gave up a ...

Bulls Overtake Keys in Ninth Inning, 6-3

The Washington Post;  June 12, 1990 ;   Mark Wohlfarth;   156 words ......Durham Bulls rallied for five runs in the ninth inning as the Frederick Keys wasted an outstanding...glove, scoring Edwin Alicea. In the ninth inning, Alicea greeted Steve Mondile (2-2...Prince William scored three times in the ninth inning in Winston-Salem, N.C., to earn its...

Charleston improves to 2-0 in SAL's second half with another ninth- inning...

Charleston Daily Mail;  June 24, 2004 ;   FROM STAFF REPORTS;   180 words ......Charleston Alley Cats continue to roll in the ninth inning. They improved to 2-0 in the season...so, Charleston again exploded in the ninth inning. This time, it scored eight runs in...of their 14 second-half runs in the ninth inning. Shortstop Willie Rivera led Charleston...

Butterflies for Borowski In his return to majors, righty settles down...

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  May 21, 2005 ;   Miles, Bruce;   469 words ......Sports Writer It wasn't the triumphant return Joe Borowski wanted because the Cubs lost 5-1 to the White Sox on Friday. But the mere fact that Borowski was on a major-league mound for the first time in almost a year had him feeling like a winner. Borowski, the erstwhile Cubs closer, worked a 1-2-3 ...

Ninth-inning comeback not enough for Texas A&M vs. UTSA

University Wire;  March 3, 1999 ;   Doug Shilling;   338 words ......difference Tuesday. Sunday afternoon, the ninth inning was the Aggies' best friend as Stephen...University Cowboys. Tuesday night, the ninth inning was the Aggies' downfall as they wasted...inning. Trailing by three going into the ninth inning, the Aggies looked to provide some of...