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January 2012
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Lukewarm Stove: Cespedes, Soler, Concepcion, Byrd, Red Sox, Garza, Barney
A trio of Cubans are taking center stage on the Lukewarm Stove, but some old rumors are lingering.
Matt Garza Speaks About Trade Rumors, an Extension, and Rebuilding in Chicago
The Cubs’ de facto ace says he’d be open to staying in Chicago long term.
Steak is Back on the Menu and Other Bullets
Yesterday’s scout per diem kerfuffle could be much ado about nothing. The Cubs’ farm system is what we think it is, the Dodgers could sell for almost double the Cubs, and Canadian baseball players, eh.
The Cubs Are Suddenly Loaded at First Base and Other Bullets
Anthony Rizzo and Dan Vogelbach turn things around for the Cubs. A departed first baseman nets the Cubs a draft pick, the Cubs may be cutting costs, and Alfonso Soriano is a super nice guy.
Geovany Soto is Fit Again and Other Bullets
His on/off year pattern could continue in 2012. The Cubs’ payroll probably won’t grow much more, Matt Garza understands business, and the Cubs (probably) sign a middle infielder.
Carlos Pena Signs with Rays, Cubs Pick Up a Draft Pick
Pena was a Type B free agent in the last year of that designation, so the Cubs get themselves a high pick for his departure.
Lukewarm Stove: Soriano, Garza, Darvish, Byrd
The Tigers don’t much want Soriano or Byrd, but might still want Garza. The Rangers aren’t going to be in on Garza anymore, and the Orioles aren’t going to be in on Soriano.
