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Chicago Cubs Rumors
Cubs Reportedly Trade Alberto Gonzalez to Yankees for PTBNL or Cash
A very minor deal, but it’s the first trade of the season for the Cubs. Let’s get the trade season underway …
Lukewarm Stove: Chase Headley is “Perfect” for the Cubs, Tanaka, Ryu, Feldman, More
Another national writer connects the Cubs to Chase Headley, which is becoming a theme. Also, Scott Feldman’s trade value, and more.
Not That Carlos Marmol Had Any Trade Value Anyway, But Jed Hoyer Ain’t Looking to Spin
Hoyer says the Cubs rode Marmol “really hard” for years, and his “fastball and slider aren’t what they used to be.” Blunt. But right.
It Sounds Like Dave Sappelt is Going to Get Demoted in Favor of Ryan Sweeney
The 28-year-old lefty had been mashing at AAA, and Sappelt hasn’t really clicked.
Lukewarm Stove: Headley, Fujikawa, Stanton, Garza, Blue Jays Selling, Price
Chase Headley the Cubs’ future at third base? Sounds nice, but there are a lot of hurdles.
Lukewarm Stove: Villanueva, Garza, Nelson, Yankees, Missed Targets
What kind of return could Carlos Villanueva generate at the Trade Deadline if the Cubs shop him?
Lukewarm Stove: Anonymous GM Says the Rays Will Trade David Price to the Cubs or Rangers
It’s more speculation, obviously, but it’s more speculation from a source in the know that connects Price to the Cubs.
Hoping for a Tough Pitching Decision and Other Bullets
Folks are already wondering what happens to the full and effective rotation when Matt Garza returns in a few weeks.
