December 2011
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Obsessive Prince Fielder Watch: He’s Coming! No, Wait, the Cubs Don’t Have the Money! No, Wait!
Some sources say the Cubs are “definitely” pursuing Prince Fielder. Others say the Cubs don’t have the money. The latest on the top free agent left on the market.
Ryan Braun Has More Testosterone Than Anyone Ever and Other Bullets
Braun’s test levels were “insanely high.” The Milwaukee star is fighting hard, Cubs TV revenue is revisited, Felix Pie is moving, and Kerry Wood is partying.
The Brewers Respond to the Ryan Braun PED Test, and What is the Impact on the Chicago Cubs?
The latest on the reported PED test failure by Ryan Braun. What does it mean for the Cubs, what are the Brewers saying, and is there an explanation?
When are the Chicago Cubs Going to Get Their Huge TV Contract? and Other Bullets
There’s money sitting on the table every year. Ryan Braun is defended, Theo and Jed are thinking, Casey Coleman is hoping, and Albert Pujols is committed.
Oh My: Ryan Braun Has Tested Positive for a Performance-Enhancing Drug
This is ugly news for Braun, the Brewers, and all of baseball. But mostly the first two.
Ian Stewart on Ian Stewart and Other Bullets
The Cubs’ new third baseman discusses himself. Tony Campana wins an award, the Chicago Cubs were “winners” at the Winter Meetings, and the Diamondbacks pick up a pitcher.
Chicago Cubs Claim Infielder Jeff Bianchi Off Waivers from the Royals
A former second round pick, Bianchi’s once-promising career has been derailed by injuries.
Some Pun Involving the Word “Tender”: Today’s the Deadline to Tender Contracts to Arbitration-Eligibles
By Brett on December 12, 2011
The Chicago Cubs have decisions to make on tendering contracts to their seven arbitration-eligible players: Jeff Baker, Blake DeWitt, Matt Garza, Koyie Hill, Geovany Soto, Ian Stewart and Randy Wells.
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