August 2011
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The Cubs Are Interested in Re-signing Carlos Pena and Other Bullets
Are we being braced for the Cubs’ refusal to go after Pujols/Fielder? A Jim Hendry gaffe, more on Dillon Maples and the Cubs’ draft, Tom Ricketts is in Boise, a pitching prospect gets a big promotion, and Alfonso Soriano has cleared waivers.
Draft Update: Cubs Sign Baez, Vogelbach, Dunston and Maples
Each gets first round money, with Baez and Maples getting well over $2 million apiece. A scout offers his thoughts on Maples and Vogelbach.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Astros 3 – August 15, 2011
The Cubs can suddenly beat good teams, bad teams, and now, almost teams.
Obsessive Zambrano Watch: Carlos Speaks, Apologizes, and Says He Wants to Stay with Cubs
Z says he’s sorry for what happened and for how he’s been pitching. He also says he wants to stay with the Cubs.
Series Preview: Cubs v. Astros, August 15 – August 17, 2011
The Cubs head to Houston sans a big right-handed pitcher and, apparently, with improved “chemistry.”
Report: Dillon Maples Has Indeed Signed With Cubs (Update)
Report says Maples has signed for “huge” money with the Chicago Cubs.
Scott Maine to Chicago, Carlos Zambrano to, Well, You Know That Part
The Cubs will shore up the bullpen for the next few days by adding lefty Maine.
Lack of Walks is an Organization-Wide Problem
By Brett on August 15, 2011
No matter where you look in the Cubs’ organization, one thing is constant: the teams don’t much care for walks.
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