Yardbarker: Sean Marshall

Where They Stand: Chicago Cubs

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:26:47 -0500

A look at where the Cubs stand: their 2008 outcome, what they've done, what they've lost, needs, the talk, a free agent signing/trade prediction, a young player to make an impact in 2009, 2009 outlook as of now, and the hottest women that's associated with the team.

BREWERS vs. CUBS - position by position comparison for 2008

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:17:37 -0500

Which team has the edge at each position? Overall, the Milwaukee Brewers have more talent than the Chicago Cubs for each team's projected lineups and starters.

Roberts to Cubs; Seattle's Turn?

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:21:35 -0500

Brian Roberts has reportedly been shipped to the Cubs. Was this effecting the Mariners pursuit of Erik Bedard? Yes, indeed. Inside I discuss why, and that you shouldn't believe the rumors that the Orioles and Mariners are no longer speaking.

Cubs Continue to go International looking for prospects

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0500

The Cubs resigned Jon Lieber, but GM Jim Hendry said that wasn't enough arms and is looking at heading to India to pick up more arms for his rotation

Raul Ibanez Rumors

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:48:56 -0500

Raul Ibanez could be on the move this offseason. The Cubs and Indians are favorites.

Scouting Report on Billy Petrick

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:08:20 -0500

Billy Petrick 6′6 240lbs R/R Morris, IL (Morris High School) In this installment of Cubshub's Scouting Reports, we'll look at one of the recent kids to get a cup of coffee, Billy Petrick (pronounced Pet-Rick). Petrick is a former top pitching prospect who encountered shoulder problems halfway through his 2005 season. He's spent the last two years rehabbing his arm, trying to recover his strength and pitching prowess. It appears Hendry/Fleita/Lou think he's regained his arm strength, that's why he's been added to the 40 man roster. For more in-depth analysis on Petrick read on

Fantasy Studs & Duds: MLB Week 13

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:43:44 -0500

Hey sports junkies! This column is dedicated to bringing you the latest information on who's hot and who's not in the fantasy sports world. The "Studs" are the players that you should consider adding off of the free agent wire or acquiring via a trade. The "Duds" are those players that you should consider dropping from your roster or trading to one of your opponents if you can get a good deal (they're the proverbial "dead weight" on your team). There are probably other available players in your league that are worthy Studs & Duds, but these players are particularly noteworthy.

The Ramifications of Signing Jason Marquis

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 03:35:46 -0500

When the Cubs started to lay out the money this offseason, first on Ramirez then on Soriano and Lilly. It started to look like the organization was shedding it's Ebenezer Scrooge ways and spending a little more freely than in the past. Then came the signing of the 28 year old former Saint Louis Cardinal, Jason Marquis, and the Cubs official spending status went from the "miser" level to the apex of "drunken sailor" level. The impact of signing Jason Marquis effects not only the Cubs now and future Cubs but it goes beyond just the northside club.

Cubs offer Lilly 4-year deal

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 15:24:40 -0500

According to several well respected sources, the Chicago Cubs have offered the lefty Lilly a 4 year deal worth 32 million dollar. Apparently there is still some negiotating over the money and Ted will probably wiggle a few more million out especially with other teams still interested in him.

Is Giving Up Pie Worth it to Thrive?

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:14:25 -0500

One of the main reasons why Hendry was inserted into the General Manager position was for his knowledge of our system and prospects, as he was in charge of our drafts from 96-02, and responsible for much of the minor league stockpile we acquired through the draft and foreign free agency. Under Jim, we've never shied away from trading our top prospects (Choi, Hill, Beltran, Jones) though sometimes we've held on too long and lost much of their value (Cruz). Now with his back against the wall, Jim needs to seriously look into trading some of our top talent but only if it's able to net us young prime players in return that can be re-signed or are under contract. And not give up a boat load of talent for a one year rental like we did this last offseason with Juan Pierre. This is where Felix Pie comes into the equation, by far he is our biggest chip in acquiring talent via trade. We need to answer some serious questions about the young outfielder. Is he a difference maker as he's been touted much throughout his career or is he just a serviceable OF? Are we making the same mistake we did just a few years prior with Corey Patterson? Every level he's shown the ability to hit for average with speed, and in the past few years has developed power as many thought he would. He's really what scouts term as a 5 tool player with plus defense and arm. But he's not, at least now, a solution for the top of the order, and it's likely he'll never be despite his speed just like Corey Patterson was. So knowing all of this do you trade our biggest chip? Personally, I'm all for it as long as it brings us a big piece of the puzzle that we have control over and not just a one year rental.