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 [...]
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What The Ryan Howard Extention Means To The Cubs
April 30, 2010 – 7:40 am
Earlier this week, the Phillies signed 1B Ryan Howard to a 5-year/$125 million contract extention. Howard’s current contract is not up until after the 2011 season, so his extention will take him through the 2016 season. In addition, the contract includes a team option for 2017 for $23 million or a $10 million buyout. I [...]
Zambrano Threatens to Retire
September 29, 2009 – 7:36 am
Carlos Zambrano pitched a brilliant two-hit shutout against the Giants last Friday and was then asked why he can’t pitch like that all of the time. Zambrano’s answer was a little surprising. In an article written by Paul Sullivan of the Tribune, Zambrano explained that he doesn’t always feel the way he felt on Friday. [...]
