The Cubs' 2012 first round pick is recovering from a wrist injury, and appears good to go.
December 2011
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Obsessive Prince Fielder Watch: Other Teams Are Making Offers
The latest on Prince Fielder, which may or may not be of continued interest to the Cubs.
Report: Cubs Have Re-signed Reed Johnson
Johnson would presumably resume his 4th/5th outfielder duties.
The Cubs’ Front Office is Frustrated and Other Bullets
The new CBA, as expected, is a problem. The Cubs picked up another scout from the Red Sox, and may grab another former executive, as well. Tom Ricketts is interviewed, and the Yankees may be changing their stripes.
Multiple Sources: Cubs and Reds Talking Seriously About a Sean Marshall Trade
The Cubs are looking primarily at Reds’ pitcher Travis Wood.
Lukewarm Stove: What About Dealing Marlon Byrd?
If the Cubs move to rebuild, Marlon Byrd may be another name on the table. And one writer thinks there could be a great deal of interest.
Chicago Cubs Make Another Front Office Hire, Agree Not to Take Anyone Else from Red Sox
Matt Dorey is the Cubs’ new national cross-checker, and he’ll be the last employee the Cubs take from the Red Sox for a long time.
A Report Says Ryan Braun Did Not Take PEDs and Other Bullets
If not PEDs, what did he take? Yoenis Cespedes is on track for January free agency, Andrew Cashner is on track for the 2012 season, and the would-be Wrigley bomber is on track for prison.
Matt Garza, Sean Marshall, and the Specter of a Rebuild
By Brett on December 20, 2011
With Yu Darvish off to Texas, Matt Garza becomes a prime target on the trade market. Sean Marshall is also drawing interest. Would the Cubs deal both, and what would it mean if they did?
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