January 2009
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Shock! Michael Young Will Not be a Chicago Cub
Despite earlier noted ridiculous speculation, not only will Michael Young not be traded to the Cubs for Alfonso Soriano, he’s not going to be traded at all. Can you believe it? Rangers infielder Michael Young has agreed to move to third base for the 2009 season. Young has also rescinded his request for a trade. [...]
Obsessive Peavywatch: Padres Sign David Eckstein
If the Padres also add Omar Vizquel, as has been speculated, the ability of the Cubs to shuffle off “serviceable” major league pieces like Ronny Cedeno in a deal for Jake Peavy becomes hampered. Ronny Cedeno’s shittiness also hampers that ability. The Padres have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with David Eckstein to [...]
The Brewers Are Unlikely to Add Anyone Else
With an off-season highlighted by banner moves such as signing 57-year-old closer Trevor Hoffman and getting a single second-round pick for CC Sabathia, one would expect the Brewers to continue to explore options to improve the club. But it is apparently unlikely. Melvin wouldn’t reveal his exact budget for 2009, but including projections of the [...]
Chicago Cubs Payroll Will Be Higher than Last Year
At least according to ESPN and Jim Hendry. Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has been busy this offseason and he expects the team’s 2009 payroll to be a bit higher than last year, despite the national recession. “We’re in a situation that’s a little unique,” Hendry said Wednesday during a stop on the club’s winter [...]
Cubs Caravan Juicy Nuggets (eww)
Bruce Miles drops some knowledge on us from this year’s Cubs Caravan, and Carrie Muskat does the same, and here’s the ultramega shorthand: Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg are the last two inning guys, but a closer hasn’t yet been chosen. Jeff Samardzija could be in the rotation next year for the Cubs (that’s what [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Cubs Looking at Rich Aurilia (oooh!)
No, not every rumor is sexy. The Cubs have spoken to Rich Aurilia’s agent and may offer Aurilia a one-year deal to take Cedeno’s spot and back up Aramis Ramirez and Derrek Lee. “We’re a long ways from camp,” Hendry said. “Maybe there’s a potential addition we don’t know about who could serve a different [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Cubs Considering Randy Wolf
I have speculated ever since it became clear that Jason Marquis was on the way out the door that among the options Jim Hendry would consider to round out the rotation would be Randy Wolf. You’ll recall, the Cubs flirted with the idea (hey there idea, you look hot) of signing Wolf when he was [...]
Why the Hall of Fame Voting Sucks
By Brett on January 15, 2009
No, I’m not going to rant about the fact that Rickey Henderson didn’t get more than 95% of the vote (though that is quite stupid). No, I’m not going to rant about Ron Santo’s continued exclusion by a group – the Veteran’s Committee – so up in their own shit that they will never find [...]
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