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, Josh Vitters, Justin Morneau, Lance Berkman
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December 13, 2009 – 6:39 am
After signing relivers Billy Wagner and Takashi Saito early this off season, it became obvious that Braves GM Frank Wren would have to unload either Derek Lowe or Javier Vasquez in order to stay within budget. Although many teams would like either Lowe or Vasquez, not many teams can afford them.
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Billy Wagner, Bobby Cox, Derek Lowe, Frank Wren, Javier Vasquez, Jim Hendry, Milton Bradley, Roy Halladay, Takashi Saito, Xavier Nady
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November 28, 2009 – 10:51 am
I think we all knew it all ready, but Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com have said out loud what we’ve all been thinking. According to the FoxSports Dynamic Duo: “The Cubs’ offseason truly will kick off only after they trade outfielder Milton Bradley. Only then can they begin, in earnest, their pursuit [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Coco Crisp, Curtis Granderson, Darwin Barney, Evan Longoria, Gordon Beckham, Hak-Ju Lee, Jake Fox, Jim Hendry, Lou Piniella, Luis Castillo, Marlon Byrd, Mike Cameron, Milton Bradley, New York Mets, Pat Burrell, Rick Ankiel, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Theriot, Scott Boras, Scott Podsednik, Starlin Castro, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers
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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, Josh Vitters, Logan Watkins, Marco Scuturo, Roy Halladay, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, Starlin Castro, Tom Gorzelanny, Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Colvin
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November 12, 2009 – 9:25 am
The Detroit Tigers need to shed payroll going into the 2010 season which Joel Sherman of the New York Post says could make Tigers’ center fielder Curtis Granderson available for trade. Granderson, who had two very good years in 2007 and 2008, had a down year offensively in 2009. He hit .249/.327/.453 in 631 ABs. [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Aaron Heilman, Aaron Miles, Carlos Marmol, Curtis Granderson, Darwin Barney, Derek Jeter, Detroit Tigers, Dontrlle Willis, Iowa Cubs, Jake Fox, JR Mathes, Luis Castillo, Magglio Ordonez, Mike Fontenot, New York Mets, Ozzie Smith, Pat Burrell, Sean Marshall, Starlin Castro, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers
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November 2, 2009 – 6:38 am
Over the past three posts, I’ve taken a look at what the offseason would/could/should look like. In part 1, I looked at the infield, part 2 was devoted to the outfield, and I looked at the pitchers in part 3. If you haven’t had a chance to read those posts yet, I’d suggest taking a [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Aaron Miles, Aaron Rowand, Akinori Iwamura, Alfonso Soriano, Andres Blanco, Angel Guzman, Aramis Ramirez, Ben Sheets, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, Chone Figgins, Derrek Lee, Esmailin Caridad, Jake Fox, Jeff Baker, Jeff Samardjzia, John Grabow, Justin Berg, Kosuke Fukudome, Koyie Hill, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lou Piniella, Mike Fontenot, Milton Bradley, Orlando Hudson, Pat Burrell, Randy Wells, Randy Winn, Ronnie Belliard, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Theriot, Sam Fuld, Sean Marshall, Tampa Bay Rays, Ted Lilly, Tom Gorzelanny, Vernon Wells
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October 29, 2009 – 7:33 am
Yesterday I started a series looking at the upcoming offseason for the Cubs. In part 1, I examined the infield. If you haven’t read it yet, check it out here: A Look At The Offseason (Part 1 – Infield) Today, I want to turn my attention to the outfield. The general concensus has been that [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Aaron Rowand, Alfonso Soriano, Andy MacPhail, Baltimore Orioles, Bobby Abreu, Brian Roberts, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, Gary Matthews Jr., Jake Fox, Jermaine Dye, Jim Hendry, Kosuke Fukudome, Los Angeles Angels, Luke Scott, Magglio Ordonez, Marlon Byrd, Matt Weiters, Michael Young, Mike Cameron, Mike Scioscia, Milton Bradley, Pat Burrell, Reed Johnson, Rick Ankiel, Roy Halladay, Rudy Jaramillo, Sam Fuld, San Francisco Giants, Scott Boras, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells, Vladamir Guerrero
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September 25, 2009 – 8:19 am
Things did not look good for the Cubs entering the 9th inning of last night’s game in San Francisco. The good guys were down 2-1 and faced the Giants closer, Brian Wilson. With two outs and Micah Hoffpauir on first base, Jeff Baker came to the plate with the game on the line. Wilson got [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Opinion
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Also tagged Brian Wilson, Carlos Marmol, Colorado Rockies, Jeff Baker, Michael Young, Nolan Ryan, Rich Harden, Ricketts Family, Ron Washington, Ryan Dempster, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers
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September 20, 2009 – 10:14 am
I’ve gotten to the point in the Cubs season where I don’t even get upset anymore when they lose. Sometimes I think it is injuries that killed the team, other times I blame it on underachieving players. It’s a mix of both I suppose, but does it really matter? The result is the same. The [...]
The Cubs started the second half of the season by sweeping the Nationals in a four game series in Washington. Granted, the Nationals aren’t very good, but a four game sweep is still a very nice feat. In Sunday’s game, the Cubs offense exploded for eleven runs to beat the Nationals 11-3. Micah Hoffpauir, Jake [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Game Summary, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Alcides Escobar, Alfonso Soriano, Andy McPhail, Baltimore Oriloes, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Jake Fox, JJ Hardy, Kevin Gregg, Kosuke Fukudome, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mat Gamel, Mike Fontenot, Millwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Rodrigo Lopez, Roy Halladay, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Lilly, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals
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