December 2010
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Cross Aaron Harang Off the List
He was pretty much crossed off yesterday, but now you can officially cross Aaron Harang off the Cubs’ list, as he’s signed with the Padres for one year, and about $3 million. Of all the reclamation/middle-tier type pitchers the Cubs were on so far this Winter, Harang is the first that stings a little. Not [...]
Cross Lance Berkman Off the List
Well this is one of the busier Saturdays you’ll see. Today, Lance Berkman signed with the St. Louis Cardinals (um, what?) for one year, and $8 million. He’ll play left field (where he hasn’t played since 2007), and Matt Holiday will shift to right field. For a team that has won championships, in large part, [...]
Well, F: Adrian Gonzalez To Be Traded to Red Sox
Reports are breaking that the Padres and Red Sox have agreed in principle to a deal for Adrian Gonzalez that will involve pitching prospect Casey Kelly, and probably at least first baseman Anthony Rizzo. I can tell you that the Cubs were working frantically until the last minute to pull off the trade, going so [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Red Sox May Be Close To Landing Gonzalez
Apologies for the short form, but I’m on the road. ESPN Boston is reporting that the Red Sox are “making headway” on an Adrian Gonzalez trade. Which would, you know, suck. If the Cubs feel like they don’t have a shot at Gonzalez anymore, it could explain the urgency to make a move for Chris [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Cubs Picking Up Pursuit of Brandon Webb
It seems vulgar to obsess about stupid little rumors in light of the sadness we’re all feeling today. But – as I heard once – time moves constantly, and in one direction. So we move, too. With the Chicago Cubs satisfied to sit out the middle tier starting pitcher signings – Jon Garland, Jorge De [...]
Ron Santo Passed Away
I’m sometimes considered insensitive when older folks die. “They’re old,” I say. “They die. That’s when people are supposed to die.” But today, when Ron Santo passed away at the age of 70, I’m absolutely heartbroken. You know the story of Santo – one of the best third baseman to play the game, one of [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Source Says Chris Davis Could Be Coming to Cubs Soon
When the Chicago Cubs tendered Koyie Hill a contract yesterday, leaving four catchers on the 40-man roster, many were concluding it meant the Cubs (other than being cripplingly stupid) would soon be dealing a catcher. That’s a logical conclusion, to be sure – of course, I’d say there was still no need to tender Hill, [...]
