January 2012

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Chicago Cubs Sign Lefty Trever Miller to Minor League Deal

Chicago Cubs Sign Lefty Trever Miller to Minor League Deal

The 38-year-old gets an invite to Spring Training, where he’ll compete for a bullpen spot.

Baseball America Names the Top 31 Chicago Cubs Prospects for 2012

Baseball America Names the Top 31 Chicago Cubs Prospects for 2012

A deeper look at the Chicago Cubs’ deep farm system.

A Hiccup in Adding Another Wild Card for 2012 and Other Bullets

A Hiccup in Adding Another Wild Card for 2012 and Other Bullets

Could be a tight fit in the schedule. The Dodgers will cost twice as much as the Cubs, the Cubs still owe the Padres, and Aramis Ramirez is moving on.

Oh No! AL GM Says Selig Will “Give the Red Sox a Significant Player” … Stop. Breathe.

Oh No! AL GM Says Selig Will “Give the Red Sox a Significant Player” … Stop. Breathe.

Some words of caution before we all spiral out of control with unfounded concerns about the Theo Epstein compensation issue.

It’s a Big Year for Josh Vitters and Other Bullets

It’s a Big Year for Josh Vitters and Other Bullets

The 22-year-old needs to convince the Cubs that he deserves a long-term spot with the team. Roy Oswalt might not be a Cardinal, Adam Dunn is bad, and Boston folks are salty.

Emperor Selig Confirms He’ll Decide Theo Compensation Issue and Other Bullets

Emperor Selig Confirms He’ll Decide Theo Compensation Issue and Other Bullets

He hopes the decision will be “expeditious.” Something, something dark side. Bobby Scales is coming back, a second Wild Card is coming this year, and Roy Oswalt is coming to the Cards.

Garfield Minus Garfield Plus Gamboa

Garfield Minus Garfield Plus Gamboa

It’s been too long between Garfield Minus Garfield Plus appearances. And this season will feature the 10th anniversary of an infamous moment in White Sox history.

Lukewarm Stove: Cespedes, Cespedes, Cespedes, Concepcion, Fukudome, Cardenas

Lukewarm Stove: Cespedes, Cespedes, Cespedes, Concepcion, Fukudome, Cardenas

The Lukewarm Stove is pretty obsessed with Yoenis Cespedes at this point, as you’d expect.