November 2011
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Lukewarm Stove: Soriano, Pujols, Darvish, Fielder, Wood, Iannetta, Soto
Alfonso Soriano may finally be on the move, the Albert Pujols smoke thickens, the Angels pick up a catcher not named Geovany Soto, Yu Darvish’s situation remains up in the air, and much, much more.
Chicago Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts Opens Up on a Variety of Topics
Ricketts talks about the budget, changes to the draft, Wrigley renovations, roster moves, Carlos Zambrano, and more.
Chicago Cubs Sign David DeJesus (UPDATED: More Contract Details, and OF Implications)
The versatile 31-year-old outfielder is a solid addition.
Lukewarm Stove: Garza, Samardzija, Soto, Cespedes, Wright, Headley, DeJesus, Ogando
More rumors on what the Cubs might get for Matt Garza, plans for Jeff Samardzija, and interest in Prince Fielder, David Wright and David DeJesus, among others.
FanGraphs Names Its Top 15 Chicago Cubs Prospects for 2012
Another interesting take on the Chicago Cubs’ farm system.
The Cubs Saw No Risk in Offering Arbitration to Carlos Pena and Other Bullets
GM Jed Hoyer sounds confident Pena will depart for a multi-year deal. The Cubs coaching staff is taking shape, Bryan LaHair is back in Venezuela, and Carlos Zambrano is flipping.
Cubs Rumor Blowout: More Pujols Smoke, Chase Headley, Ian Stewart, and David DeJesus Interest, and a Hoyer in a Pear Tree
Today bore as many Cubs rumors as the last few weeks combined. So much hasn’t yet been covered, including more on Pujols, a Jed Hoyer interview, and bits on Chase Headley, Ian Stewart, and David DeJesus.



MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes Talks Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors
By Brett on November 30, 2011
An interview with the man in charge of MLBTR about the Chicago Cubs’ offseason plans, chances in 2012, and long-term prospects.
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