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Report: Cubs Set To Add Cuban Outfielder Jorge Soler
Though the reports are still few and far between, it looks like the Cubs have grabbed the last major prize out of Cuba off of the free agent market, at least unofficially.
After Monday’s early news that the Oakland A’s had jumped out of nowhere to sign Yoenis Cespedes, Jorge Soler was the only one of the three biggest Cuban players to make the move to the Major Leagues...
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Cubs set sights on Cuban OF Jorge Soler
With the Oakland Athletics’ signing Monday of touted Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, the focus of the Cuban market turned to outfielder Jorge Soler and the Cubs’ intensified pursuit of him. As reported by the Sun-Times in November, multiple baseball sources said the 20-year-old Soler was the Cubs’ more desired target, even as they scouted and vetted Cespedes this winter...
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Cubs set sights on Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler
With the Oakland Athletics’ signing Monday of touted Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, the focus of the Cuban market turned to outfielder Jorge Soler and the Cubs’ intensified pursuit of him. As reported by the Sun-Times in November, multiple baseball sources said the 20-year-old Soler was the Cubs’ more desired target, even as they scouted and vetted Cespedes this winter...
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Cubs Denying Potential Move To U.S. Cellular Field For 2013
Since Theo Epstein took over as team president last summer, one of the hotter topics has been where the Cubs play their home games: Wrigley Field.
There’s no doubt that Wrigley is in need of quite a bit of renovation and remodeling, which has already started with the addition of the patio that is coming out in right field.
But there are rumors that the Cubs could be seeking...
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Cubs miss out on Yoenis Cespedes. Step up pursuit of Jorge Soler.
The Oakland A's surprised a lot of people today by signing Cuban star Yoenis Cespedes to a 4-year, $36 million contract.
After many reports put the Miami Marlins in the lead for Cespedes, with a reported offer in the $30-35 million range, the A's swooped in to land the 26 year old outfielder.
Meanwhile, the Cubs are stepping up their pursuit of the other Cuban outfielder...
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Cespedes Was Overrated, Soler is the New Flavor of the Month
I was trying to get my prospect list-mania article up and then Firefox ate half my work. I'll save it for a future date. In the meantime, now that the A's have signed outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a 4/$36M deal, I'm comfortable calling him totally overrated. Jorge Soler is the real prize of the Cuban "draft class" and the guy the Cubs should be pursuing. I&...
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Retooled Cubs are ready to begin camp
The new Chicago Cubs brass, which includes Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Dale Sveum, has begun retooling the roster this offseason by replacing some key players. The Cubs are set to open spring training in Arizona on February 18.
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With Hope For Yoenis Cespedes Fading, Cubs Going Hard After Jorge Soler
There’s been a great deal of Cuban talent making the jump to the Major Leagues this winter, and the Cubs have been in on nearly every one, particularly the three biggest.
Already having signed Gerardo Concepcion, the Cubs were expected to be in the mix for both Yoenis Cespedes and Jorge Soler. And by all accounts, they were.
But the chances of the Cubs signing Cespedes, the...
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Cubs 2012 Roster Outlook: Tony Campana
In only 95 games last season, Tony Campana finished 28th in the league with 24 stolen bases. With a full season in 2012, he figures to easily crack the top 10 and establish himself as one of the leagues’ elite base stealers.
So what else will Tony Campana bring to the table for the Cubs? It seems unlikely he will be a starter, with Soriano, Byrd, and DeJesus being the early...
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Player Profile #52: Starlin Castro | SS | CHC
For most of last season (and the year before) I wasn’t very bullish on Starlin Castro as a fantasy option. He didn’t seen to have enough pop or enough speed to be a major factor, and though I knew he’d hit around .300, I wasn’t sure he’d be able to score enough runs or tally enough RBI to make up for it. As it turns out Castro did just enough of everything...
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The Future for Alfonso Soriano, Matt Garza and Ryan Dempster
Saw a couple interesting tidbits the last few days regarding the Cubs:
The first was an interview that Cubs GM Jed Hoyer did with Carmen, Yurko and Harry on ESPN Chicago. During the interview, Hoyer indicated that he believed that Alfonso Soriano will be will the Cubs come opening day, meaning its unlikely that the Cubs will be able to trade him.
Even though the Cubs are willing...
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Alfonso Soriano Still A Cub; Not the Worst Thing
Let me get this out of the way, I’m not an Alfonso Soriano fan. Am I thrilled that he’s still a member of the Cubs? No, but like most loyal fans, I try to rationalize things, and convince myself that things aren’t that bad.
Lets face it, at this point in his career, Soriano isn’t bring much to the table, besides terrible fielding and spitting excessive amounts...
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The Chicago Cubs Should Trade For Logan Morrison
The Chicago Cubs are starting to build a young, and talented organization. I really like the way the young talent is starting to accumulate, and with that being said: there is still a ton of work to do. Alfonso Soriano just isn’t going to get it done, and will be tough to trade, but that doesn’t mean the Cubs shouldn’t continue to look at ways to improve the club...
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2012 Fantasy Baseball: Matt Garz & the Chicago Cubs starting rotation preview
Matt Garza (see credits below) The Chicago Cubs starting rotation will have a different look this season.For the first time since 2001, Carlos Zambrano will not be a part of the rotation after being dealt to Miami.That was one of a few deals that the Cubs made to acquire starting pitchers who could be cheap finds in fantasy baseball if they can live up to their billing.Paul Maholm...
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DO’s And DON’Ts: Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of rebuilding their roster this year, but that does not mean you should overlook them when it comes to building your fantasy team.
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Cactus League countdown: Chicago Cubs
Trying once again to shed the "lovable losers" label that's grown tired on the North Side, the Chicago Cubs made a momentous shift in direction this offseason.
After handing the reins over to former Red Sox boy wonder Theo Epstein, the Cubs begin a new chapter this spring, one they hope includes a culture of winning and little of the futility experienced over the past...
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The Cubs are eight days from Spring Training!!
It’s Friday, we’re eight days from the greatness of Spring Training, the Cubs have three players in another guy’s top 100 prospects, we haven’t signed Cespedes and it looks like Soriano is wearing the blue pinstripes this season 1060 W. Addison.
So, with that said, and with many more things unfurl, let’s get rambling.
•Is it just me, or do you ever sit back and think...
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Cubs' GM: Soriano likely starts '12 in Chicago
Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Thursday that it's unlikely Alfonso Soriano will start the season with another team, and he also said there could be discussions about locking up Matt Garza to a long-term deal.
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All Quiet on the Cubs Front
These few weeks before spring training starts is about as dull as it gets around these parts. We're all still waiting on Cespedes, but with Jedstein and their cone of silence, it's not like we can expect many leaks. There's also the case of the musical 40-man roster chairs with the Cubs having to drop someone once they add Gerardo Concepcion. Vegas money should be on...
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The Hot Stove is burning regarding Yoenis Cespedes.
While the Miami Marlins wining and dining Yoenis Cespedes today, reports are already surfacing that the Marlins are the favorites to land him. Even Cespedes was quoted as saying he would like to play in Miami. Other interested teams are expected to meet with Cespedes this week in Miami as well. It not clear at this point whether the Marlins made him an offer, although one executive...
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Jose Arcia | 2B/SS
Infielder (Second Base/Shortstop) | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170 | DOB: 8/22/1943 | La Habana, Cuba
Draft: Signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Colt .45's in 1962
MLB Debut: 4/10/68 (Chicago Cubs)
Acquired: 10/14/68 – Drafted in the 9th Round (18th Overall) in the 1968 Expansion Draft from the Chicago Cubs
Seasons in San Diego: 1969...
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Chicago Cubs Spring Training: 6 Pitchers in the Running For Starting Rotation
Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE
Theo Epstein has done one thing for sure in his first year in Chicago, he's created competition for the starting rotation. Competition makes everybody better, and this staff has the potential to be no different. The Top 2 spots are a lock, but after that, it's all up for grabs. Pitchers and Catchers report to Spring Training in 11 days, so...
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Inbox: Checking in on Soto, catchers
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.
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Cubs designate DeWitt, claim INF Cardenas
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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