A few days ago, I wrote about first basemen the Cubs could potentially target once Derrek Lee’s contract expires at the end of this season. In a nutshell, I looked at potential free agents Albert Pujols, Lance Berkman, and Adam Dunn. My conclusion? If Pujols is available, you spend what you have to spend to [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Predictions, Roster Moves, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Adam Dunn, Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Alfonson Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Drrek Lee, Justin Morneau, Lance Berkman, Micah Hoffpauir
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February 17, 2010 – 8:57 am
Tomorrow is the official day when Cubs pitchers and catchers are supposed to report to the Spring Training facility in Mesa. It is the official start of the Spring Training season (games begin in March) and most Cubs pitchers and catchers are already in camp. According to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com, Carlos Zambrano, Randy Wells, [...]
February 2, 2010 – 11:38 am
The Cubs have made big strides over the past few years building up their minor league system. According to Keith Law at ESPN.com, the Cubs moved from 27th out of 30 teams for minor league strength in 2009 up to 7th in 2010. That seems fluky to me and I suspect that Law got it [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Minor Leagues
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Also tagged Andrew Cashner, Brandon Guyer, Brett Jackson, Chris Carpenter, D.J. LeMehieu, Darwin Barney, Hak-Ju Lee, Jay Jackson, Kyler Burke, Logan Watkins, Marquez Smith, Rebel Ridling, Ryan Flaherty, Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin, Wellington Castillo
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November 23, 2009 – 9:26 am
Early last week the Blue Jays were reported to have contacted a handful of teams, including the Cubs, about a possible trade for former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay. Halladay is under contract with the Blue Jays for one more year and new Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopulous would like to trade the pitcher since [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Alex Anthopulous, Andrew Cashner, Carlos Zambrano, Darwin Barney, Hak-Ju Lee, J.P. Ricciardi, Jake Fox, Logan Watkins, Marco Scuturo, Micah Hoffpauir, Roy Halladay, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, Starlin Castro, Tom Gorzelanny, Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Colvin
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November 14, 2009 – 9:28 am
A couple of days ago, I reported that the Detroit Tigers, in an attenpt to cut payroll, were listening to offers for Curtis Granderson (among others). Jim Hendry hasn’t spoken to Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski yet, but that hasn’t stopped the Granderson-to-the-Cubs buzz. So let me add to the insanity. If the Cubs are actually [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Andrew Cashner, Carlos Marol, Curtis Granderson, Dave Dombrowski, Detroit Tigers, Gary Hughes, Hideki Matsui, Jim Hendry, Johnny Damon, Juan Rivera, Los Angeles Angels, Luis Castillo, Melky Cabrera, Milton Bradley, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Orlando Hudson, Pat Burrell, Starlin Castro, Tampa Bay Rays, Torii Hunter
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The period betwen the All-Star break and July 31 is always full of rumors and speculation. One of the best places to follow all of the rumors is at MLB Trade Rumors. Tim Dierkes, the proprietor of MLBTR does a terrific job of following all of the scuttlebutt. While Tim covers the entire league, my [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Angel Guzman, Brett Wallace, Brian Dopriak, Catlos Zambrano, CC Sabathia, Chris Carpenter, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Patterson, Felix Pie, Hee Seop Choi, J.P. Ricciardi, Jason Knapp, Jim Hendry, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Mark Derosa, Mark Prior, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB Trade Rumors, Ned Coletti, New York Yankees, Pedro Martinez, Philadephia Phillies, Randy Wells, Roy Halladay, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Lilly, Tim Dierkes, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells
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