This, despite the fact that the Cubs knew about the injury this weekend.
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BJ Ryan is Unemployed Again
When the Chicago Cubs signed former Blue Jays closer BJ Ryan to a minor league deal, the hope was that he could become the second lefty in the bullpen if he recovered his Major League stuff. Well, that was assuming the Cubs didn’t acquire another lefty for the pen who never lost his Major League [...]
The Chicago Cubs Sign BJ Ryan
It’s official, friends. The hopes of a generation lie in the largely unsuccessful and injured left hand and arm of BJ Ryan. Yes, I’m being melodramatic. And attractive. Ryan was 1-1 with a 6.53 ERA in 25 games with the Toronto Blue Jays before he was released on July 8. The Jays owe the left-hander [...]
Chicago Cubs Lead Pursuit of, um, BJ Ryan
Well, it’s not quite the Blue Jays pitcher you’d hope the Chicago Cubs were leading the pursuit for, but it’s nice to be first in something. Team sources confirmed Monday the Cubs are the leading contenders for left-handed reliever B.J. Ryan, the former closer who was released Wednesday by the Blue Jays. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES. A [...]
Sean Marshall Could Go Back to Rotation if Cubs Sign BJ Ryan
The Cublogoverse is abuzz over this Tribune article, which suggests that the Cubs are interested in recently released Blue Jay reliever, BJ Ryan … even though we already noted that here at Bleacher Nation several days ago. But whatever. We’re not bitter. As interesting as a move on Ryan would be, is the impact on [...]
Cubs Will Look at BJ Ryan
The Toronto Blue Jays recently cut expensive and currently-crappy-but-formerly-awesome left-handed reliever BJ Ryan. And apparently the Cubs are planning to give him a look. The 33-year-old Ryan will have to clear waivers, and once that happens, the Cubs likely will explore the possibility of signing him. Insiders say any team that ends up with the [...]
Hold on to Your Butts: Cardinals Want Halladay
The National League Central leading St. Louis Cardinals are trying to get better. A lot better. According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals’ interest in Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay is very real. Here’s what Strauss tweeted just a moment ago: Asked about the price tag for Halladay, a club source [...]
Will the Cubs Look at Roy Halladay?
Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said earlier this week that the team will be listening to offers for superstar pitching Roy Halladay. The ace is signed through next season, making $14.25 million this year, and $15.75 million next year. Even if it makes no sense at all, given the costs involved and the [...]
Cubs Draft Three on the First Day
The Major League Draft will continue today, but the Chicago Cubs have already drafted a few players in the first three rounds, which took place last night. Super quick recap: the Cubs drafted outfielder Brett Jackson out of the University of California in the first round (reading his scouting report sounds like a carbon copy [...]
