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, Jeff [...]
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, Josh Vitters, Kyler Burke, Logan Watkins, Marquez Smith, Rebel Ridling, Ryan Flaherty, Tyler Colvin, Wellington Castillo
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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 of [...]
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, Micah Hoffpauir, Mike Cameron, Milton Bradley, New York Mets, Pat Burrell, Rick Ankiel, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Theriot, Scott Boras, Scott Podsednik, 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, Micah Hoffpauir, Roy Halladay, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, Tom Gorzelanny, Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Colvin
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November 22, 2009 – 11:42 am
The Cubs have been involved to one extent or another in several trade rumors so far this off season. The most persistent rumors revolve around trading Milton Bradley.
Last week, Chicago Tribune columnist Phil Rogers wrote on ChicagoBreakingSports.com that the Cubs were involved in discussions over a three way trade that would send Bradley to Texas, [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, Jim Hendry, John Grabow, Kevin Millwood, Luis Castillo, Mark Derosa, Marlon Byrd, Matt Holliday, Mike Cameron, Milton Bradley, New York Mets, Roy Halladay, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Ted Lilly, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Yuniesky Betancourt
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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 interested [...]
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, Josh Vitters, Juan Rivera, Los Angeles Angels, Luis Castillo, Melky Cabrera, Milton Bradley, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Orlando Hudson, Pat Burrell, Tampa Bay Rays, Torii Hunter
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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.
Even [...]
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, Micah Hoffpauir, Mike Fontenot, New York Mets, Ozzie Smith, Pat Burrell, Sean Marshall, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers
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October 28, 2009 – 7:31 am
The Cubs enter the off season with a mixed bag of needs. Tops on the list is a middle-of-the-order run producer. If things work out, they’d also like to get a speedy, OBP-type of lead-off hitter. They may even look at adding a bullpen arm.
In the field, the Cubs would prefer to add a center [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Aaron Miles, Akinori Iwamura, Andres Blanco, Andy MacPhail, Aramis Ramirez, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Bobby Abreau, Brian Roberts, Carlos Marmol, Chone Figgins, Derrek Lee, Detroit Tigers, Freddie Sanchez, Geovany Soto, Henry Blanco, Jake Fox, Jeff Baker, Jim Hendry, John Grabow, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Millar, Kosuke Fukudome, Koyie Hill, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Derosa, Micah Hoffpair, Miguel Tajada, Mike Fontenot, Orlando Cabrera, Orlando Hudson, Placido Polanco, Ronnie Belliard, Ryan Theriot, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Tony Clark
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October 21, 2009 – 5:45 am
After my post yesterday about the possibility of Milton Bradley remaining with the Cubs in 2010, I decided to contact Bruce Miles to ask for his opinion. Bruce was very gracious in answering my question and also very confident that the Cubs will be trading the troubled right fielder:
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Aaron Harang, Alfonso Soriano, Andres Blanco, Bronson Arroyo, Bruce Miles, Cincinnati Reds, Dusty Baker, Milton Bradley, Rudy Jamarillo, Ryan Theriot, Texas Rangers
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