November 2011
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Lukewarm Stove: Cubs’ Aggressiveness, Fielder, Pujols, Buehrle, Soler, Blue Jays
One report says the Cubs have been “very aggressive” behind the scenes, both in trade talks and in pursuing a variety of free agents.
Report: Carlos Pena Unlikely to Accept Arbitration from Cubs
If Pena departs via free agency, the Cubs will pick up an extra draft pick between the first and second round in 2012.
Starting to Think About Non-Tenders and Other Bullets
The Cubs have about two weeks to figure out what to do with their arbitration-eligible players. Lou Montanez is gone, and so is Ed Wade.
Carlos Zambrano’s Face Still Hurting and Other Bullets
Z needs a little more rest. Joe Girardi digs Dale Sveum and Theo Epstein, the Cubs are still irked about the CBA, Marwin Gonzalez’s Winter plans change, and Junior Lake will have a long year.
Yu Darvish Still Hasn’t Been Posted and Other Bullets
There are fears that Darvish will not be posted, but SI says he is still more likely than not to come to the States this year. Matt Garza is good, Josh Vitters is coming along, and the Cubs have re-signed some minor leaguers.
Baseball Prospectus Names its Top 20 Cubs Prospects for 2012
Kevin Goldstein takes on the Cubs’ system, describing it as thin in star power, but heavy in depth. Short scouting reports on the top players, too.
Happy Thanksgiving and Other Actual Substantive Bullets
Dale Sveum wants an old friend as pitching coach, and wants Craig Counsell on his bench. Theo Epstein is unhappy about the CBA changes, and Jim Hendry anticipated it.
Cubs Offer Arbitration to Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Pena
Ramirez was expected. Pena was a bit of a surprise.
