Lukewarm Stove: Byrd, Garza, Fielder, Soto, Rizzo, Cespedes, Barney, LaHair
The latest Cubs rumors are heavy on the “sell side” of the equation.
Archive for 2011
The Latest on Cuban Outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Jorge Soler
The Cubs remain interested in both players, and free agency is coming soon for each. But are some of the other large market clubs still in on Cespedes?
The Cubs’ Roster is Temporarily Filling Up and Other Bullets
With two new pitchers on the 40-man, the Cubs are running out of room. For now. Jeff Samardzija may get a crack at the rotation, Matt Dorey is excited about the Cubs, and Carlos Zambrano is “Bush League.”
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.
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.
Report: Chicago Cubs Will Sign Reliever Manny Corpas
The 29-year-old reliever didn’t pitch in 2011 after Tommy John surgery.
Lukewarm Stove: Garza, Gonzalez, Fielder, Francis, Harrison, Crisp
The latest news and rumors from around the league. If the rumors look the same, is the Cubs’ strategy really changing?
