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January 2010
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Cubs Officially Decide to Remain in Mesa
It was reported last week that the Chicago Cubs had elected to remain in Mesa, Arizona for Spring Training, pending approval by the city of a vast new outlay of cash for facilities. On Monday, the city approved just such an outlay. And on Wednesday, the Cubs announced that they were staying. “It’s always been […]
Cubs and Sean Marshall Avoid Arbitration
Unsurprisingly, given they were only a few hundred thousand bucks apart ($1.175 mill versus $800k), today the Chicago Cubs signed Sean Marshall to a one-year deal, thus avoiding arbitration. UPDATE: Looks like they settled for $950k, which is just about the mid-point. Tweet
The Chicago Cubs Will Scout Noah Lowry
The Cubs continue to search for low risk pitching options, and now will scout former San Francisco Giant starter Noah Lowry. The soft-tossing lefty always gave the Cubs fits, but hasn’t pitched in the Major Leagues since 2007. Lowry, 29, suffered from thoracic outlet syndrome (nerve problems in the neck, shoulder, and arm), and now is […]
Bummer, Dude: Andre Dawson Will Enter Hall as Expo
I don’t think any of us should be totally surprised, but it’s still fairly disappointing to learn that Andre Dawson will not be a Chicago Cub in the Hall of Fame. Dawson sent a text message to the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday night saying: “Hall will issue a press release [Wednesday] announcing that I will […]
Details on the Chad Tracy Signing
The Chicago Cubs will announce today that they’ve signed Chad Tracy to a minor league contract, which we already knew yesterday. But now we’ve got some of the particulars on the deal. If Tracy makes the Cubs’ big-league roster, he would earn $900,000, plus up to an additional $525,000 if he gets 450 plate appearances, […]
We’re All Screwed: The Cardinals Sign Rich Hill
Remember when Rich Hill was the next big thing with the Chicago Cubs? Remember when he lost his confidence and the Cubs abruptly demoted him just months after he had a great season? Shrug. As much as I have come to disapprove of the current front office, I don’t lay much of the blame for […]
Chicago Cubs Are About to Sign Chad Tracy
The Chicago Cubs will be adding to their infield depth – at least theoretically – as soon as tomorrow, when they will announce they’ve signed Chad Tracy to a minor league deal. Tracy will have a chance to earn a spot on the big club in Spring Training, and could end up as the primary backup […]
After a Physical, Xavier Nady Will Be a Chicago Cub
By Brett on January 27, 2010
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs agreed to terms with outfielder Xavier Nady on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, which also offers some $2 million in incentives for games played. Nady, 31, essentially did not play last year after elbow problems led to his second Tommy John surgery. Now fully-recovered, the Cubs hope Nady can be a […]
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