November 2011

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Lukewarm Stove: Soriano, Pujols, Darvish, Fielder, Wood, Iannetta, Soto

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

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)

Chicago Cubs Sign David DeJesus (UPDATED: More Contract Details, and OF Implications)

The versatile 31-year-old outfielder is a solid addition.

MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes Talks Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors

MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes Talks Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors

An interview with the man in charge of MLBTR about the Chicago Cubs’ offseason plans, chances in 2012, and long-term prospects.

Lukewarm Stove: Garza, Samardzija, Soto, Cespedes, Wright, Headley, DeJesus, Ogando

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

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

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

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.