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The 2011 Cubs Convention Will Have a Pretty Solid Lineup
Some years are leaner than others when it comes to attendance at the annual Cubs Convention – but 2011 is going to feature some big names. Kerry Wood, Carlos Zambrano[Read More…]
Archive for December, 2010
Lukewarm Stove: Rangers Close to Landing Brandon Webb
Confirming earlier rumors, the Chicago Cubs no longer look like a solid bet to sign Brandon Webb. Instead, it’s looking increasingly likely that Webb will end up with the Texas[Read More…]
Brandon Webb to Decide Today?
According to a tweet from Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, Brandon Webb will decide on his team for next year at some point today. The Rangers have been rumored[Read More…]
Lukewarm Stove: Cubs “Have to Try” and Add a Starter Like Fausto Carmona
There is no way to sugercoat the Zack Greinke trade and its effect on the NL Central – the Brewers are now formidable, in a division that was already looking[Read More…]
WGN Radio Extends Hughes Through 2015
Ron Santo may be gone, but Chicago Cubs fans will continue to hear one half of the duo they’ve come to love on WGN Radio for the past 15 years.[Read More…]
Lukewarm Stove: Rays Not Eager to Trade Matt Garza
Despite there being an ample trade market for his services, the Tampa Bay Rays are not as eager as once thought to move young starter Matt Garza. The Rays have[Read More…]
The Chicago Cubs 2011 Top Prospects – Baseball Prospectus
With all of the Chicago Cubs trade rumors flying around this time of year, it’s a good time to take a look at the prospects whose names fly right around[Read More…]
Uh Oh: Zack Greinke Traded to Brewers
The Chicago Cubs weren’t going to acquire Zack Greinke, but we were hoping no other NL Central team would get him. Unfortunately, the Brewers just did. Former Cy Young Award[Read More…]
Return of Kerry Wood Could Mean Big Things for Andrew Cashner
We’ve already speculated that, with Kerry Wood setting up Carlos Marmol from the right side, Andrew Cashner would get a chance to move from the pen to the rotation (where[Read More…]
Cubs and Giants Discussed Swapping Kosuke Fukudome and Aaron Rowand
In rumors that make no sense, Jerry Crasnick is reporting that he’s heard the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants have discussed swapping outfielders Kosuke Fukudome and Aaron Rowand in a[Read More…]
Lukewarm Stove: Brandon Webb to Decide on a Team Soon
It’s a very lukewarm Friday, apparently. One of the Chicago Cubs’ few free agent targets this offseason, Brandon Webb, is set to make his decision in the next few days.[Read More…]
Lukewarm Stove: Mets Want Gorzelanny
With the Cubs remaining active in the pitching market (Matt Garza, Brandon Webb), and with Kerry Wood now in the bullpen (making a rotation move for Andrew Cashner possible), the[Read More…]
Lukewarm Stove: Two Say Yankees Will Not Try to Trade for Carlos Zambrano
While it remains unclear whether the Chicago Cubs would consider dealing starter Carlos Zambrano, and it remains unclear whether Zambrano would accept a trade should one be consummated, it’s becoming[Read More…]
Good News Feels Weird: Cubs Sign Kerry Wood
Kerry Wood is coming home. According to multiple reports, the Chicago Cubs have signed setup man Wood to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. There aren’t words to describe how excellent[Read More…]
Lukewarm Stove: Might the Cubs Consider Dealing Randy Wells or Tom Gorzelanny if They Land Matt Garza?
The Chicago Cubs continue to pursue pitching options such as Tampa Bay starter Matt Garza, who is more likely to move now that Cliff Lee has signed. The question remains:[Read More…]
Conflicting Reports on Brandon Webb – Cubs Might Lead for Him, Or Might Not Want Him At All
If you needed any more evidence that the rumor-chasing business is a difficult one, look no further than the Chicago Cubs’ pursuit of free agent starter Brandon Webb. The team[Read More…]