December 2011
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The 2011 Rule 5 Draft – Live Updates and Discussion
The Cubs may pick up or lose some fringe prospects today. Live coverage of the Rule 5 Draft here.
Theo Epstein’s Thoughts on Long-Term Contracts and Other Bullets
He’s not a fan. The Rule 5 Draft is this morning, Carlos Pena is still on the Cubs’ payroll, compensation to the Padres should be easy, and Tim McCarver is an award-winner.
You Gotta Be Kidding Me: Albert Pujols Decision Not Expected Today
No one believes he is still seriously considering the Cubs, but that doesn’t mean his decision isn’t holding up the Cubs.
Japanese Ace Yu Darvish Will Be Posted Later Today
The pitcher will be made available to the MLB team who bids the most … just to talk to him.
Winter Meetings Wednesday Evening: Hey, Something Actually Happened
It was the Marlins, and it was Mark Buehrle. But it was something. Rumors still flying about Pujols, Fielder, Kuroda and Stewart, as well as bits on Ike Davis, Kerry Wood, and Yu Darvish. And more.
Report: Marlins Sign Mark Buehrle (UPDATE)
Four years and $58 million. UPDATE: Pondering the Carlos Zambrano-related implications.
Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Pena Decline Arbitration
As expected. If they sign elsewhere, the Cubs get a couple draft picks.
The Padres Acquire Houston Street, and Suddenly Rumors of Ian Stewart Pop Up Again
With the Padres off the market for a closer, did the Cubs just lose their best bargaining chip in trying to get Chase Headley? Maybe they’re trying to regain a little negotiating leverage.
