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Even Randy Wells Has Bought into the “Randy Wells Was Terrible in 2010″ Story

Even Randy Wells Has Bought into the “Randy Wells Was Terrible in 2010″ Story

By Brett on January 14, 2011

As extensively analyzed last week, Randy Wells was probably not quite as bad last year as it initially appeared. He was a little less lucky, a little less precise, and a little bit shakier in the early innings. Beyond that, he was, at times, far more effective in 2010 than in his sterling 2009 season. [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Matt Garza, Phillies, Randy Wells | 11 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Tom Gorzelanny is Available

Lukewarm Stove: Tom Gorzelanny is Available

By Brett on January 13, 2011

As mentioned yesterday, the Chicago Cubs face a starting pitcher crunch. With no fewer than five guys for two back-end rotation spots, something’s got to give. And at a Cubs Caravan stop yesterday, new manager Mike Quade suggested – if unconsciously – that the something might be Tom Gorzelanny’s tenure with the Cubs. When responding [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza | 11 Responses

2011 Cubs Convention Lineup: Includes Matt Garza and Carlos Pena

2011 Cubs Convention Lineup: Includes Matt Garza and Carlos Pena

By Brett on January 12, 2011

New Cubs Matt Garza and Carlos Pena, and recently-returned Cub Kerry Wood, will be at this weekend’s Cubs Convention, together with a number of other Cubs stars. And, of course, there are a number of former Cubs players – Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Greg Maddux, Todd Walker (wait, what?) – who will be there as [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Silva, Carlos Zambrano, Geovany Soto, Jeff Baker, Jeff Samardzija, Kerry Wood, Matt Garza, Randy Wells, Sean Marshall, Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin

The Cubs Sent Chris Archer to the Rays Because of the Texas Rangers

The Cubs Sent Chris Archer to the Rays Because of the Texas Rangers

By Brett on January 11, 2011

Some more details on how the Matt Garza trade played out, and why it came to fruition when it did. It sounds like it wasn’t the Cubs turning up the heat, but instead, another team. And that’s what caused the Cubs to finally accede to the Rays’ demands for at least the inclusion of top [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Matt Garza, Rangers, Rays | 13 Responses

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