February 2009
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Braden Looper is Almost a Brewer
Looks like Brewers’ general manager Doug Melvin was full of it when he proclaimed just last week that the team was all set, and wouldn’t be making any more moves. Perhaps continued massive deflation in the free agent market changed his mind. I just talked to Brewers general manager Doug Melvin. He would not say [...]
Adam Kennedy is Not a Cardinal Anymore
A lot of NL Central transaction news today. It all affects the Cubs, so we’ll keep bringing it. The Cardinals dumped second baseman Adam Kennedy yesterday, and will look for a new boyfriend. The Cardinals assume Kennedy’s $4 million salary for the upcoming season; Kennedy becomes a free agent. Monday’s move creates an open competition [...]
Rich Aurilia is a Giant – Not the Size, the Team
One more 25th man option goes out the window. Free-agent infielder Rich Aurilia will return to the Giants on a minor-league contract, according to a major-league source. Aurilia, 37, chose the Giants over the Cubs and Phillies. His deal is expected to be finalized on Monday. At present, the Cubs would be set to go [...]
Adam Dunn Ain’t Gonna Be An Astro
There was a minor rumor – a rumorette, if you will – making the rounds this weekend that the Astros were going to make a run at hulking beast Adam Dunn. Well, it ain’t gonna happen. “It was never an item of discussion for us,” Wade said. “And even if we had greater resources available, [...]
Reed Johnson is One of the Top Athletes in Chicago… Who Show Up to Award Ceremonies
Tonight, Chicago Cubs reserve outfielder Reed Johnson will be honored at the 21st annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards dinner as one of the top athletes in Chicago. I’m not trying to be a jerk – I am being a jerk, but I’m not trying to be – but, my guess is that at any given [...]
Ok, So Maybe Carlos Marmol and Aramis Ramirez are Playing in the World Baseball Classic
I hope this is simply a matter of Carrie Muskat being behind the ball on her information, but in a Cubs.com article, posted today, she proclaims that Carlos Marmol and Aramis Ramirez are expected to play in the WBC for the Dominican Republic. Que? Fukudome isn’t the only Cubs player who has committed to play [...]
Orlando Hudson to the Cubs?
There was a thinly-veiled rumor out of Boston (?) yesterday about surprisingly-yet-unsigned second baseman, Orlando Hudson. And that rumor is that the Cubs are one of only three teams looking at him. Guh? I mean, freaking awesome! Orlando Hudson, 2B, free agent: It’s amazing that a player of this caliber remains unsigned, but lining up [...]
Rich Aurilia is Gonna Come Cheap
It can’t be a surprise in an offseason where guys like Adam Dunn and Bobby Abreu can’t find work, but in case you were wondering about the price tag on potential Cubs reserve infielder Rich Aurilia, it’s really low. Sabean said the Giants made Rich Aurilia an offer for a non-guaranteed contract similar to what [...]
