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The Cubs Are Looking For a Centerfielder
2 hours ago by
Foul Balls
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Well the season has been over for nearly two months now, and Milton Bradley is still a member of the Chicago Cubs. A scenario in which neither the team, the player, or the fans are probably all that happy with at the moment. The Cubs would like to make some changes this winter...
Come to Think of It: Jeff Baker Not the Answer for Cubs at Second Base
3 hours ago by
Bleacher Report
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I keep reading and hearing from both Cubs fans and media alike that Jeff Baker is likely to be the starting second baseman for the Cubs in 2010. If that happens, I think it will be a mistake...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Buzz: Cubs want a CF, must move Milton First
5 hours ago by
Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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According to FoxSports.com, the Cubs are looking for a center fielder, but first must trade OF Milton Bradley to determine how much they can spend on the free-agent market.
Mike Silva of NYBD wonders whether it would be worth it for the Mets to take on Bradley, in exchange for 2B Luis...
Cubs Will Shop For An Outfield Bat
6 hours ago by
MLB Rumors
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The Cubs plan to search for a centerfielder according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com, however the team must first unload Milton Bradley to see how much financial flexibility they'll have.
One agent who spoke to the team says that balancing left and...
Brendan Donnelley: Bullpen Help?
7 hours ago by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Al Behrman - AP
Could the Cubs find some veteran bullpen help in Brendan Donnelly?
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This MLB.com article mainly talks about how the market for veteran free agents...
Any Deals for Jim Hendry on Black Friday?
19 hours ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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On the day after Thanksgiving, will Jim Hendry make any progress on "Movin' Milton"? Reports before the holiday indicated the Cubs remain focused on unloading Milton Bradley, which could clear a little necessary room on the payroll. Rumors have suggested the Cubs'...
Are the Cubs out on Castillo...
21 hours ago by
Mets Fever
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After rumors swirled about the Mets and Cubs attempting to find a third team, so the Cubs could dump the volatile Bradley and the Mets could rid themselves of fan scapegoat Castillo, it appeared that the Cubs really wanted Castillo for 2B.Chicago Tribune has an article today in which...
Discussion: Kevin Gregg
1 day ago by
MLB Rumors
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Although he is admittedly not one of the sexier names on the free agent market, Cubs reliever Kevin Gregg should garner a fair amount of attention this offseason. The 31-year-old recorded a 9.3 K/9 and a healthy K/BB ratio of 2.37. Gregg's ERA of 4.72 was a career worst, but...
Trades Of The Decade: A-Rod For Soriano
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MLB Rumors
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You might remember that the Red Sox were very nearly the ones to acquire Alex Rodriguez when the Rangers made him available after the 2003 season. According to USA Today, the reigning MVP would have gone to Boston, Manny Ramirez would have gone to Texas and the Red Sox would have...
Come To Think Of It: Some Lower Cost, High Upside Options For Cubs
1 day ago by
Bleacher Report
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We know all too well that the Cubs are financially constrained this winter. In addition to focusing on moving Milton Bradley, GM Jim Hendry has numerous issues to address on a ball club that seriously underachieved in 2009...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
North Side November: Where Are The Chicago Cubs?
1 day ago by
Bleacher Report
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All is quiet on the northern front in Chicago baseball so far this winter. Which is odd, because Jim Hendry's last few winters have been highlighted by more big game hunting than a weekend with Ted Nugent...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
What they need: Cubs
The Cubbies entered the off-season with precious little room for error, due to their already bloated payroll and long term salary commitments, and they’ve already erred by committing two-years and $7.5 million to lefty John Grabow, who walked five batters every nine innings last...
Happy Turkey Day, from the Saloon!
2 days ago by
Thunder Matt's Saloon
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Happy Thanksgiving everybody! As you all settle into your La-Z-boy and zone out watching football while the your in-laws bicker about which parent made your cousin Chad "gay", please remember a couple of things.1. You will not be able to eat as much as Jim Hendry, Lou Piniella...
2009 Recap: Geovany Soto
2 days ago by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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In January, 2008, I along with 200 other slopeheads sat rapturously in the cavernous U. S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL as each of the participants in the Cubs Caravan reluctantly stood up and blathered for 3 minutes or so about how they were going to finally end the Cubs drought...
Chips Ahoy
2 days ago by
Cub Reporter
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According to Sun-Times beat reporter, Gordon Wittenmeyer, with the signing of John Grabow to a 2/7.5 contract (backended as only Jim Hendry can do) and the trading of Aaron Heilman to the Snakes, the Cubs have supposedly made their final bullpen move of the offseason.
The...
The One Where We Discuss Burrell For Bradley, Crawford’s Extension And Edwin Jackson
2 days ago by
Rays Index
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Just a few links this morning to clear out the inbox.
DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA…
We have heard these exact sentiments previously, but Buster Olney is reporting that the Rays will only trade Pat Burrell to the Cubs for Milton Bradley if the deal is on their terms. In other words, there...
Two-a-Days: Chicago Cubs
2 days ago by
Fragile Freddy's
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83-78, 2nd Place 7 ½ GBPositional MVP – Derrek Lee - .306/.393/.579 – The underrated Cubs star turned in his usual strong season for a lineup that fell below expectations. At 33 years old Lee just keeps going strong.Cy Young – Ted Lilly – 12-9, 3.10 – This was a tough call...
Chicago Cubs: Looking Forward to 2010 ... The Reserves and Rumored Additions
2 days ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Monday it was the Starting Eight. Tuesday it was Lou Piniella's Pitching Staff and the third and final part on the CCO's look at the early projections for 2010 ... The Reserves and Rumored Additions.
The Cubs' off-season appears to be centered on where (and when) Jim...
Twins May Target Rich Harden
2 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Free agent starter Rich Harden was a major topic of discussion in MLB.com's Kelly Thesier's mailbag piece today, where it was confirmed that Minnesota has had interest in acquiring the Canadian right-hander in the past and may look to do so again this winter.Thesier reports...
Honoring Derrek Lee
One of the upsides of downtime during the off-season is the freedom allows for one to stumble upon tidbits and performances they missed throughout the season. Such as this one: Derrek Lee had a .412 wOBA last season. I’m ashamed to admit I missed out on it. Oh, I saw his name on the [...]
Who should start in center field for the 2010 Cubs?
3 days ago by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Kosuke Fukudome
100% (1 vote)
Sam Fuld
0% (0 votes)
Marlon Byrd
0% (0 votes)
Mike Cameron
0% (0 votes)
Coco Crisp
0% (0 votes)
Other
0% (0 votes)
Chicago's American League baseball...
Why The Cubs Should Sign Chad Tracy
3 days ago by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Ross D. Franklin - AP
Chad Tracy doubles in two runs vs. the Cubs in Phoenix last April 29.
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While all of us are awaiting Thanksgiving dinner and the Cubs to...
Citi Field Is A-Changin’
3 days ago by
Mets Merized Online
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Before 2009 turned into a nightmare year for the Mets and their fans we were excited. Aaron Heilman was gone, the Mets signed K-Rod and added J.J. Putz to the bullpen and they were opening up a new ballpark. For the final 2 seasons Shea Stadium saw the Mets playoff dreams evaporate...
Is Geovany Soto a Good Fantasy Baseball Pick in 2010?
3 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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Geovany Soto entered the 2008 season as a player with a ton of upside potential, having made his presence felt in a 2007 cup of coffee (.389, 3 HR in 54 AB)...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Chicago Cubs: Looking Forward to 2010 ... The Pitching Staff
3 days ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Monday it was the Starting Eight, next up on the CCO's look at the early projections for 2010 ... Lou Piniella's pitching staff. Not only will the starting rotation for the 2010 version of the Chicago Cubs have a couple of changes, the Cubs' pen appears to be headed for...
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