November 2011
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Lukewarm Stove: Kemp, Reyes, Headley, Pujols, Fielder, Wilson, Ramirez, Cubs
Matt Kemp gets big money, Jose Reyes probably will soon, the Marlins could move Hanley Ramirez and Gaby Sanchez, and Chase Headley might not be available yet. Plus plenty more from a busy weekend and Monday around baseball.
Baseball Executives Anonymously Speak Their Mind
Execs touch on a wide range of subjects, from Prince Fielder versus Albert Pujols, to Mark Buehrle versus CJ Wilson, to Yu Darvish versus Stephen Strasburg, to the Cubs’ manager versus the Red Sox manager.
Lukewarm Stove: Other Teams Are Likely to Ask About Carlos Marmol This Week
And, given the marketplace, the Cubs might be able to net a nice return, despite Marmol’s down 2011.
Chicago Cubs Add Another Top Name to the Front Office Mix: Shiraz Rehman
The former Director of Player Personnel for the Diamondbacks is the newest member of the Chicago Cubs’ ever-expanding front office of awesomeness.
Lukewarm Stove: Theo Epstein Has Spoken With Kerry Wood
And a source says Wood is expected to return to the Cubs in 2012.
“Significant” Changes to the Draft Coming and Other Bullets
A new CBA is on the way, the Cubs sift managerial candidates, one of those candidates is going back to Boston, and the Houston Astros’ sale/move could be approved this week.
The St. Louis Cardinals Have Hired Mike Matheny as Manager
In other words, neither Ryne Sandberg nor Terry Francona got the job.
The Cubs’ Managerial Search Enters the Home Stretch and Other Bullets
Sandy Alomar, Jr. describes the process a bit more, pundits place guesses, Carlos Zambrano pitches better, and Theo Epstein still loves the Red Sox.
