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Jed Hoyer Speaks: Interest in Michael Bourn? 500 AAA At Bats for Every Player? Trading Carlos Marmol? More
The Chicago Cubs’ GM just hopped on the radio and offered a range of interesting thoughts.
Archive for February, 2013
Ryan Braun Has More ‘Splainin’ to Do
His name appears in Tony Bosch’s documents … this time, together with other players to whom Bosch was allegedly supplying PEDs.
Positional Players REPORT and Other Bullets
Today’s the reporting date for positional players to Spring Training. Of course, most are already there.
Brett Jackson’s New Swing in Action (VIDEO)
Here’s a fresh look, straight from Mesa.
So You’re Saying There’s a Chance: BP Pegs Cubs’ Playoff Odds at a Healthy 12.5%
If that’s what the data says, I’ll certainly take it.
Carlos Marmol Talks About the Awkwardness of Being (Kind of) Traded, and About His Future
Is he still going to be traded? Will he open the season with the Cubs and then be shopped at the deadline?
Hooray: More Chicago Cubs Spring Training Games on TV in 2013
MLB Network will be carrying an additional live game, plus seven rebroadcast games.
Dale Sveum Supports More Night Games for Baseball Reasons and Other Bullets
The constant readjustment of the body clock is a problem for players, according to Sveum. He’d like to see more consistency.
Dale Sveum Says Scott Feldman is His Fourth Starter … But Nothing is Guaranteed
Sounds like Scott Baker will start the year on the DL, though.
Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: The Mayor Wants Everything Settled in One Plan
And he doesn’t appear willing to support any of the Cubs’ efforts until that comprehensive plan is in place. It’s never that simple.
It Sounds Like Brent Lillibridge Has the Inside Track on a Bench Job
He can play all over the field, and Dale Sveum helped recruit the non-roster invitee.
Lukewarm Stove: Campana, Garza, Zambrano, Hernandez, Lohse, More
Is there any trade interest in Tony Campana? There was a hint of interest last August, at least.
Brett Jackson’s New Swing is Finally on Display
It’s a pretty comprehensive change, but Jackson feels like it’s going to work for him.
New Arrivals Scott Hairston and Carlos Villanueva Chat It Up and Other Bullets
I’m already wondering if Villanueva is going to offer some great quotes this year. Hairston grew up a White Sox fan. So there’s that.
Travis Wood is the Latest Cub to Look Better Than He Looked at this Point Last Year
Dale Sveum adds that Wood is being considered for the bullpen this time around, if he doesn’t crack the rotation.
Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: Alderman Tunney Wants More in Order to Support the Cubs’ Plans
He is not yet on board with the Cubs’ night game plans, and he’s looking for the Cubs to help him build a park. Among other things.
