July 2011
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Enhanced Box Score: Phillies 9, Cubs 1 – July 20, 2011
So much for a series win against a good team, eh?
Should the Cubs Consider Trading Sean Marshall?
How steep might the return be for the big lefty? Does it even matter?
Sources: Chicago Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts Has Been Meeting with Pat Gillick
This is very, very good news, if true.
Aramis Ramirez Wouldn’t Mind Signing An Extension With the Chicago Cubs
If Ramirez isn’t traded, he would “of course” consider signing an extension with the Cubs.
Jim Hendry Says Fielding Offers on Darwin Barney “Makes No Sense” and Other Rumor-y Bullets
Hendry won’t trade Barney or Sean Marshall, the Cubs probably won’t look at Ubaldo Jiminez, the return on Jeff Baker in trade doesn’t look so great, the Tigers have an eye on Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Zambrano, and more.
Alfonso Soriano Would Almost Certainly Not Block a Trade
Nice to know, but of course, that was probably the least of the hurdles to dealing Soriano.
Enhanced Box Score: Phillies 4, Cubs 2 – July 19, 2011
Matt Garza is probably going to kill someone in the bullpen sooner or later.
The Future of the Chicago Cubs’ Front Office – Pat Gillick, Rick Hahn, Ari Kaplan
It’s early, but if Jim Hendry will not be returning next year, it’s time to start laying out the candidates to replace him – and the candidates to join other positions in the Cubs’ future front office.
