It's about time to kick off one of our favorite things in all the world: Season Previews. Five years ago, they began as a semi-serious analysis and ended up as half-assed haiku. We're just gonna go with what we know. Continuing our preview of the National League Central, here is a sneak peak at the 2012 Chicago Cubs.
It has only been
One hundred and four seasons
Since they won it all
But Theo Epstein
and company will get the
Cubbies back on track
At least that is what
Hoyer and Cherington are
Telling the North Side
No more Zambrano
Paid the Marlins to take him
LMFAO
Welcome DeJesus
Since Quade couldn't cut it
Dale Sveum will try
Kerry Wood relieves?
Geovany Soto will
Squat behind the plate
Dempster, Garza, Wells
Paul Maholm and Volstad
What a rotation
Anthony Rizzo!
LaHair across the diamond
From Ian Stewart
Castro and Barney
Make great DP combo
We like Josh Vitters
Byrd's in center field
Alfonso Soriano
Still kicks it in left
Is this the Cubs' year?
Could this finally be it?
Holy cow you guys
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Via Rant Sports
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February 06, 2012
A bit of surprising news coming off of the North Side today, as the Cubs did even more retooling of their roster, with these moves relating specifically to the infield.
With speculation that he could be traded or released, it came as no surprise when the Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday.
DeWitt was tendered a contract by the Cubs earlier this offseason...
Via Cubs Billy Goat Blog
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February 06, 2012
The Chicago Cubs continued their efforts to makeover their roster by claiming Adrian Cardenas from the Oakland A's and designating Blake DeWitt for assignment.
Cardenas, who ranked as high as #74 on Baseball America's 2009 Top 100 prospect list, is no longer considered a top prospect. However, at age 24, he still has some upside and is a career .303/.368/.413 hitter...
Via Cub Reporter
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February 06, 2012
The Cubs claimed infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers today from the Oakland A's, where he was outrighted to make room for Johnny Gomes. To make room on the 40-man, the Cubs DFA'd Blake DeWitt. Before we get to Cardenas, if I'm reading this correctly, the Cubs most likely cost themselves up to $1.1M? I believe they're on the hook for DeWitt's salary, when they...
Via The Outside Corner
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February 06, 2012
The Chicago Cubs essentially swapped out utilitymen today by claiming former Oakland Athletics minor leaguer Adrian Cardenas, and designating Blake DeWitt for assignment.
DeWitt was actually a former top Dodgers prospect, OPSing .728 in his rookie year of 2008 while starting at third base. He spent most of 2009 in AAA, and in 31 games as a bench player in the majors, he OPSed just...
Via Miami Herald
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February 06, 2012
The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday.
Via mlb.com
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February 07, 2012
What is Geovany Soto's status? How about the backup catchers? And how strong will the pitching be? Fans inquire about these issues and more in the Inbox.
Via The Wrigley Blog
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February 06, 2012
Predict the Cubs Opening Day lineup: Win a Beer
Now that the football season is behind us, it's time to start thinking about baseball (and beer) again.
So here is the contest: leave your prediction below for the Cubs Opening Day lineup. (make sure you leave a twitter handle or some other way to contact you) If you get it right, we will send you $7.00 cash money so you...
Via Chicago Sun Times
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February 06, 2012
The Cubs claimed minor league infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Oakland Athletics Monday and designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment. DeWitt, 26, appeared in 121 games last season, hitting .265 with 11 doubles. He was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in July, 2010 in the deal that sent pitcher Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot to the Dodgers. Cardenas, 24, played...
Via ESPN
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February 07, 2012
The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment Monday to make room for infielder Adrian Cardenas, who they claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.
Via ESPN
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February 06, 2012
The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment Monday to make room for infielder Adrian Cardenas, who they claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.
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