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2009
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Jim Hendry Hearts Relievers: Cubs Are Looking at Jose Contreras
Jim Hendry’s never-ending quest to add a “veteran” “right-handed” arm to the bullpen has turned toward the lower cost end of the spectrum, which is a good thing. Hendry — whether via trade or free agency — wants to add a veteran bullpen pitcher. Former White Sox right-hander Jose Contreras has been a part of [...]
Cubs Talking Outfielder Trade with the Colorado Rockies
The Chicago Cubs are looking to fill some holes in the outfield, of which there are currently two: center field and primary reserve. Free agent Cub Reed Johnson could fill either role, but for whatever reason, the Cubs seem eager to look elsewhere first. One option to fill the reserve role is Colorado Rockies outfielder [...]
In Case You Were Hoping for Mark DeRosa
You can stop hoping. And you probably shouldn’t have been hoping in the first place; not because Mark DeRosa is not a fine player, but instead because the Cubs haven’t been meaningfully connected to a Mark DeRosa rumor since they dealt him to the Cleveland Indians last year. A person with knowledge of the negotiations [...]
In Case You Needed a Kick in the Crotch: Cubs Playoff Disasters of the 2000s
This may come as something of a surprise, but the 2000s were not kind to the Chicago Cubs. Sure, they were more competitive in this decade than any of the previous several decades (and spent a whole lot more, but that’s another discussion). But who can deny that the 2003 heartbreaker, the 2004 unbelievable swoon, [...]
New Centerfield Names Emerging: Damon, Ellsbury, Perez
The Chicago Cubs continue to search for a new center fielder following the unceremonious dumping of Milton Bradley a few weeks ago. The most likely candidates come from the ugly free agent market, and include Marlon Byrd, Rick Ankiel and Scott Podsednik. Thankfully, the Cubs recognize how unattractive those options are, and they’ve begun exploring [...]
The Yankees Are Looking at Reed Johnson
As the center field options continue to dwindle for the Chicago Cubs, one presumed back-up option might be heading out the window. We all keep saying that if the Marlon Byrd’s and Scott Podsednik’s of the world don’t end up working out for the Cubs (please), perhaps a Sam Fuld and Reed Johnson type platoon [...]
Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animals
‘Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the blog, not a rumor was stirring, not even one about freaking Jake Peavy or Brian Roberts. The stockings were hung by the center field ivy with care, in the hopes that Curtis Granderson Mike Cameron Coco Crisp any-freaking-body soon would be there. Ok, that’s all I [...]
Wait, So Carlos Zambrano is Available After All?
By Brett on December 29, 2009
After some very clear indications that the Chicago Cubs were not really listening to offers on Carlos Zambrano, Si’s Jon Heyman threw a wrench into things with this tweet: before getting javy, #yanks definitely talked to #cubs about zambrano, who appears eminently available. Hmm. That’s not just a little available. That’s eminently available. As in, the Chicago Cubs would [...]
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