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.
Month: February 2013
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.
Theo Epstein: Taskmaster Grammarian
Use proper writing conventions, scouts. The Cubs care about it.
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BN Podcast Episode 16: Player Projections, Carlos Marmol Trade Value, and a Moment for Tony Campana
How should we feel about Tony Campana being DFA’d? And how will the 2013 Cubs fare without him? Am I being serious right now?
You Know, I’m Not So Sure Scott Baker is Going to Be Interested in an Extension
Recent comments suggest he’s looking forward to a crack at free agency after a healthy season with the Cubs.
Darwin Barney Wonders What Fans View as Success in 2013 and Other Bullets
The Cubs’ Gold Glove second baseman says he doesn’t know if fans would be happy with .500, but that’s not what the Cubs are looking for.
On the Unlikely – But Plausible – 2013 Major League Debut of Javier Baez
What seemed impossible three months ago now seems merely very unlikely. But there’s an interesting comparison to be made.
Jeff Samardzija Isn’t Too Keen on a Long-Term Deal Just Yet, Is Pretty Smart
Samardzija knows he stands to gain a whole lot with a solid 2013 season, and he’s got the bank account in place to take that risk.
Turning Old Quarterbacks into Knuckleball Pitchers – This is Actually Happening
MLB Network has a new show starting tomorrow night. It is completely ridiculous, and I can’t help but watch.
Matt Garza is Focused on Pitching Well for that Next Contract – Can the Cubs Ensure it Comes from Them?
Will the threat of being weighed down by draft pick compensation make Garza more inclined to accept a reasonable extension offer?
Dioner Navarro Could Be Huge for Welington Castillo and Other Bullets
As Castillo develops into (hopefully) a quality starter, Navarro could help mold him into the best catcher he can be.
Michael Bourn Reportedly Agrees to Terms with the Indians – Four Years and $48 Million
Well, how about that. It sounds about right for Bourn, and it’s not such a steal that I have any bad feelings about this one.
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Baseball Prospectus’s Initial PECOTA Projections Are Out for 2013
The projection system really likes Matt Garza, but not too many Cubs fare quite as well.
Meta Site Note: There’s a Baby Coming Soon-ish
We’ve entered the window of plausible arrival, so you should be alerted of some coverage issues.
Carlos Marmol Addresses the Sexual Assault Allegations – He’s “Very Pissed Off”
Another strong denial. Indeed, Marmol says he and his lawyers are trying to put his accuser in jail.
Lukewarm Stove: Bourn, Hernandez, Samardzija, Prior, More
Ken Rosenthal keeps connecting the Cubs to Michael Bourn. Also, Mark Prior is still looking for a shot.
The Front Office Speaks: Campana Gone, Hairston Signed, Baez’s Future, Marmol’s Status, More
Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer offer a State of the Cubs, and talk about things to come in the future.
Dale Sveum is Done with 2012 and Other Bullets
He doesn’t see much value in harping on last year anymore. It happened, it was a learning experience, and it’s time for 2013.