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, Micah Hoffpauir, Milton Bradley, Roy Halladay, Xavier Nady
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December 9, 2009 – 6:42 am
The Milton Bradley rumors were heating up throughout the day on Tuesday. According to Bruce Miles at the Daily Herald, a deal is not imminent, but they are getting closer. Others were more optimistic about a deal getting done soon. Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago wrote that the Cubs were on the verge of making [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Alex Rios, Billy Wagner, Chicago White Sox, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, Johnny Damon, Magglio Ordonez, Melky Cabrera, Milton Bradley, New York Yankees, Ozzie Guillen, Peter Gammons, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Winter Meetings
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November 30, 2009 – 9:34 am
According to Phil Rogers of ChicagoBreakingSports.com, the Cubs are one of several teams interested in signing former closer Takashi Saito. Saito pitched out of the bullpen this past year for Boston where he posted a 3-3 record and a 2.43 ERA in 55.2 innings. He had two saves in four opportunities.
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors
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Also tagged Alfonso Soriano, Billy Wagner, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Marmol, Francisco Cordero, Geovany Soto, Jim Hendry, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lou Piniella, Milton Bradley, Texas Rangers
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October 31, 2009 – 7:42 am
For the last two days, I’ve been looking at what the Cubs offseason will likely look like. In Part 1 I looked at the infield, Part 2 the outfield. Here’s where you can find those two posts: A Look At The Offseason (Part 1 – Infield) A Look At The Offseason (Part 2 – Outfield) Today, [...]
By Lou
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Posted in Opinion
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Also tagged Angel Guzman, Ben Sheets, Billy Wagner, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Brandan Donnelly, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Dave Patton, Francisco Rodriguez, Huston Street, Jason Isringhausen, Jeff Samardjzia, Jeff Stevens, JJ Putz, Jonathin Broxton, Justin Berg, Kelvin Escobar, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Corpas, Milton Bradley, Mitch Atkins, New York Mets, Randy Wells, Randy Wolf, Roy Halladay, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Franklin, Sean Marshall, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Lilly, Tom Gorzelanny, Troy Percival
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