After battling through injuries and inexperience, Josh Vitters, the Cubs' top pick in the 2007 First- Year Player Draft, appears ready to compete for a chance to reach the big leagues in 2012.
Via Cubs Billy Goat Blog
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January 27, 2012
It appears that the Cubs, like me, are not convinced that Darwin Barney is the long term (or even short term) answer at second base.
Bruce Levine alluded to this in his Tuesday Chat on EPSN Chicago, when he stated that "Barney would be the ideal backup at 2B and SS." When asked about possible full-time replacements, Levin listed Martin Prado as a possibility, stating...
Via Rant Sports
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January 28, 2012
The 2011 season was basically a “make or break” type of season for Jeff Samardzija. And he rose to the occasion.
For the first time in his career, Samardzija was kept in the same role and found a sense of stability, sticking with the Cubs all year. Despite a rash of pitching injuries, which led to the likes of Doug Davis and Ramon Ortiz finding starts in the rotation...
Via Clubhouse GM
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January 26, 2012
2011 In A NutshellThe Cubbies finished next to last in the surprisingly strongNL Central. The team never had a realidentity, and their overpriced, rundown “stars” didn’t play up to theircontract, again. Hey! I guess that’s their identity! “Chicago, The Place WhereWorthless Baseball Players Get Paid Boat-Loads Of Money”. Their hitting wasshockingly wasn’t bad, middle...
Via The Sports Bank
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January 27, 2012
Hello again, everybody. It has been a few weeks, but it’s Friday, and I am back. So, let’s get together, and throw out some quick thoughts and observations about our favorite baseball team. There is a lot going on, and at any minute now the Chicago Cubans could really start taking shape.
Nonetheless, news could start breaking any minute so let’s get moving.
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Via The Outside Corner
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January 27, 2012
What else can baseball fans do in January but dream of October? In You May Say I'm a Dreamer, the Outside Corner staff will imagine the route to a World Series in 2012 title for all 30 teams.
"Wait 'til next year..."
It's a refrain that's beaten into your soul as a Cubs fan. Growing up in Chicago's northwest suburbs, it's one that I uttered many...
Via Chicago Tribune
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January 26, 2012
The Cubs removed reliever Manny Corpas, who is still recovering from elbow surgery, from the 40-man roster but will still invite him to spring training with a chance to make the team.
Via SI.com
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January 27, 2012
CHICAGO (AP) -- Commissioner Bud Selig will decide what compensation the Boston Red Sox will receive for Theo Epstein's move to the Chicago Cubs.
Via mlb.com
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January 26, 2012
The Cubs opened a spot on the 40-man roster for Kerry Wood on Thursday when they outrighted pitcher Manny Corpas. Corpas now will be a non-roster invitee to Spring Training.
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