Albert Almora is coming back, and a number of prospects are heating up.
October 2010
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Josh Vitters Hoping to Get Back on Track in AFL
When the Chicago Cubs made high schooler Josh Vitters the third overall pick in the 2007 draft, there was no doubt that they’d made the right choice. Vitters had the best pure swing the draft had seen in years, and had already raked with a wooden bat in all-star circuits with players several years his [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Agent Predicts Adam Dunn’s Contract
Small Adam Dunn update here, but it’s an important one. We’ve got our first data point on what Dunn’s contract could look like: 3 years, $40 million. That’s the guess according to MLB agent Matt Sosnick, who, it should be noted, does not represent Dunn. It’s certainly as fair a guess as any other – [...]
The Chicago Cubs 2010 Draft Was Probably OK
Baseball America’s Jim Callis recently held a chat to wrap up the regular season and head into the Fall and Winter Ball seasons. He didn’t speak a whole lot about the Cubs’ system, but he did field one interesting question. Suman Manhattan: I know you just released the Draft Report Cards, but I would grade [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Random Chicago Cubs Rumors
The Yankees trail the Rangers 3-2 in the ALCS, and the Phillies trail the Giants 3-1 in the NLCS. And there was much rejoicing. That means the World Series is just around the corner, and after that, free agency and trades. Otherwise known as the most wonderful time of the year. Increasingly, we’ll see an [...]
In the End, the Chicago Cubs Did Right by Ryne Sandberg
It wasn’t an easy call yesterday for Jim Hendry. The Chicago Cubs’ General Manager had made his decision, and his gut told him that the next manager for the team was Mike Quade. That meant Hendry had to call up a Cubs legend, and tell him he wasn’t getting the job. “Ryne Sandberg, as great [...]
As Expected, Cubs Players Happy to See Mike Quade Named Manager
Chicago Cubs players spoke out yesterday, expressing excitement over the selection of interim manager Mike Quade to be the team’s manager in 2011. Quade was given a two-year deal, with an option for a third year. Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster was one of the first players to endorse Mike Quade, and on Tuesday he applauded [...]
Obsessive New Manager Watch: It’s Mike Quade
According to multiple reports, today the Chicago Cubs removed the “interim” tag from Mike Quade’s title, and will name him their new manager. We’ll have more details later, but suffice it to say that Ryne Sandberg is not pleased with the decision, and has indicated that he intends to explore opportunities outside of the Cubs’ [...]
Ryne Sandberg Welcome to Return to Iowa, Possible for Cubs’ Bench – But Neither Will Happen
By Brett on October 21, 2010
When Jim Hendry announced the Mike Quade had been selected as the next Chicago Cubs’ manager, he was necessarily ruling out AAA Iowa manager, and Cubs Hall of Famer, Ryne Sandberg. In doing so, Hendry did very little to describe Sandberg’s future role in the organization, and wished Sandberg well in his future endeavors. It [...]
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