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December 2011
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Chicago Cubs Sign Pitcher Andy Sonnanstine
The reliever/starter gets a non-guaranteed deal, as does reliever Manny Corpas.
Cubs Expected to Sign Catcher Jason Jaramillo to a Minor League Deal
The switch-hitting 29-year-old will compete for a back-up job on the Cubs in 2012.
The Bullets are Mostly Lukewarm Stove-y and Other Bullets (UPDATE: More on Garza and Dempster)
The latest on Matt Garza and Carlos Marmol trade talks, Prince Fielder’s many suitors and lofty demands, the Cubs’ plans at first base, and the possibility of shopping Ryan Dempster.
Meta: Happy Holidays, and Limited Posting
Reflecting on a changed holiday season, and a site note on limited posting through Tuesday.
Sean Marshall Will Be Missed and Other Bullets
The Marshall trade was a good one, but that doesn’t mean the man won’t be missed. Marshall has a positive attitude about the trade, the Cubs are touting a Garza extension, and prospect Mark Malave has had a good start.
Theo Epstein Speaks on the Marshall Trade, on Travis Wood and the Prospects Acquired, and on Matt Garza
He’s sad to see Marshall go, excited to see Wood,Torreyes and Sappelt arrive, and non-committal about Garza’s future.
The Prospects in the Cubs/Reds Deal are Probably Dave Sappelt and Ronald Torreyes (UPDATED: It’s Official)
Both are legit prospects.
Carlos Beltran Opts for Voodoo Magic and Other Bullets
The Cardinals sign Beltran on a two-year deal, the Marshall deal could be announced today, the Garza market has changed again, and the Peoria Chiefs may have money troubles.
