Chicago Cubs Rumors
Well, Grumble: Yoenis Cespedes Says “Hopefully I Can Play for the Marlins”
That doesn’t mean the Cuban outfielder will ultimately sign with the Marlins, but, well, let’s just say Marlins’ fans have reasons to be optimistic.
Yoenis Cespedes Cleared to Come to the States, Will Soon Meet with Marlins
He still doesn’t have his work visa yet, though.
Lukewarm Stove: Cespedes (Yes, Still), Ibanez, Oswalt, Bailey, Jackson
While we’re still obsessing about Yoenis Cespedes (obsespedes?), one of the Cubs’ draft picks might drop a bit. The Reds might make one of their young starters available.
Lukewarm Stove: (Lots of) Garza, (Lots of) Cespedes, (a little) Byrd
With Garza’s contract settled, trade rumors resume, and Cespedes is nearing an expensive decision.
Suddenly Into the Marlins’ Ridiculousness and Other Bullets
The Marlins’ new ballpark is simply full of awesome. The Cubs add another to their Spring Training non-roster invites, the Cubs lose a scout to the Red Sox, and Mike Quade has advice for Robin Ventura.
Matt Garza’s Arbitration Hearing is Today: What Could Be At Stake
There’s almost $5 million on the line today if the two sides don’t settle, but the implications go beyond that.
Lukewarm Stove: Nationals Sign Edwin Jackson, and Are Looking to Move a Pitcher
Lefty John Lannan is the guy they’ll probably move, but how does any of this impact the Cubs?
Lukewarm Stove: Coffey, Qualls, Garza, Soriano, Soto, Cespedes, Theo Compensation
The Cubs may be looking to pick up another reliever, and the other same-old-same-old rumors are sticking around.

