August 2012

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Starlin and Jed Speak About that Big ‘Ole Exension

Starlin and Jed Speak About that Big ‘Ole Exension

Each says what you’d expect them to say, but it’s still nice to read.

Darwin Barney is in the Record Books and Other Bullets

Darwin Barney is in the Record Books and Other Bullets

He’s tied a David Eckstein record, which means Barney is officially as scrappy as Eckstein.

Cubs’ Minor League Daily: Iowa at(?) New Orleans

Cubs’ Minor League Daily: Iowa at(?) New Orleans

With Hurricane Isaac’s rain, will the Iowa Cubs actually be able to play in New Orleans any time soon? Might they have to move games to Iowa?

Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 4, Cubs 1 – August 28, 2012

Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 4, Cubs 1 – August 28, 2012

Gallardo bein’ Gallardo, Cubs bein’ Cubs.

Pre-Gamin’: Brewers v. Cubs (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc. (Plus a Roster Move)

Pre-Gamin’: Brewers v. Cubs (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc. (Plus a Roster Move)

Blake Parker in, Alex Hinshaw out.

Starlin Castro Extension: Officially Official

Starlin Castro Extension: Officially Official

Let’s get happy.

Alfonso Soriano Says He Was 32 When He Signed With the Cubs – Um, I Hope Not

Alfonso Soriano Says He Was 32 When He Signed With the Cubs – Um, I Hope Not

Based on his reported birthdate, Soriano was 30 when he signed with the Cubs. I’m assuming this was nothing more than a misspeak.

Starlin Castro’s Extension Could Be Finalized Today at Seven Years and $60 Million

Starlin Castro’s Extension Could Be Finalized Today at Seven Years and $60 Million

Castro will reportedly get a $6 million signing bonus, and no no-trade clause.