July 2012

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Trade Deadline Blogathon: Hour Four

Trade Deadline Blogathon: Hour Four

The rumors are starting to trickle in, but it’s been mostly quiet in the early going. I’m still getting my footing.

The Ryan Dempster Trade Saga: More Indication That the Only Issue Was Timing (Talks With Dodgers Continue?)

The Ryan Dempster Trade Saga: More Indication That the Only Issue Was Timing (Talks With Dodgers Continue?)

Another source says Dempster didn’t want to reject the Braves’ deal outright, but he ran out of time. Also, a random bit on Alfonso Soriano.

Series Preview: Pirates v. Cubs, July 30 – August 1, 2012

Series Preview: Pirates v. Cubs, July 30 – August 1, 2012

Can the Cubs take back-to-back series from the Pirates?

Anthony Rizzo is Awesome and Other Bullets

Anthony Rizzo is Awesome and Other Bullets

Everyone loves Anthony Rizzo, and that’s totally fair. Dale Sveum explains Carlos Marmol, Bryan LaHair knows he’s struggling, and Matt Holliday offers SCardenfreude.

Trade Deadline Blogathon: It Begins

Trade Deadline Blogathon: It Begins

Descend with me into madness.

Cubs’ Minor League Daily: Into The Future

Cubs’ Minor League Daily: Into The Future

Three young Cubs pitching prospects threw yesterday, and, for a moment, we caught of glimpse of a future that might be.

Open Thread: Post All Trade Rumors and News Here Until the 30-Hour Trade Deadline Blogathon Begins (10am CT)

Open Thread: Post All Trade Rumors and News Here Until the 30-Hour Trade Deadline Blogathon Begins (10am CT)

The Blogathon starts tomorrow morning, so I need to get some serious sleep.

Lukewarm Stove: Soriano, Soto, Dempster, Garza, Johnson, Shields, League

Lukewarm Stove: Soriano, Soto, Dempster, Garza, Johnson, Shields, League

The latest from the rumor mill as we head into the home stretch.