Soriano is understandably frustrated by the losses piling up.
Padres
Jim Hendry Hearts Relievers: Chicago Cubs are Still Considering Heath Bell
Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry continues his relentless pursuit of a right-handed reliever. But at least this rumor involves a slightly more dominant type. According to sources, the Cubs are kicking the tires again on Padres closer Heath Bell, as they did at the winter meetings. He would strengthen the bullpen, but Lou Piniella [...]
No Threeway Trade Between Cubs, Red Sox, and Padres – For Now
Rumors swirled Monday and yesterday that the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and San Diego Padres were discussing a trade that would see the Cubs net, among other possibilities, Jacoby Ellsbury to man center field next year. Those rumors may have been overstated. Speculation that the Cubs, Red Sox and Padres have talked about a [...]
Cubs Probably Aren’t Getting Heath Bell
Jim Hendry has said that the Chicago Cubs are looking for another reliever, preferably a veteran righty. As horrible an idea as we’ve repeatedly said this is, we don’t really call the shots. And if the Cubs absolutely had to pick up a reliever, they could do worse than the Padres’ Heath Bell. But he [...]
The Chicago Cubs 2010 Spring Training Schedule
The Chicago Cubs just released their 2010 Spring Training schedule. And, well, here it is: March 4 vs. Oakland Athletics March 5 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks March 6 vs. Chicago White Sox March 7 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (ss) and at Chicago White Sox, Glendale, Ariz. March 8 at Oakland Athletics, Phoenix March 9 vs. Milwaukee [...]
Cubs Prospect Kyler Burke Had Himself a Swell Year
The Chicago Cubs acquired a moderately nondescript outfielder from the San Diego Padres in the summer of 2007 when they unburdened themselves of uniballing, Zambrano-fighting catcher, Michael Barrett. That outfielder, youngster Kyler Burke, had struggled in his time in the low minors, but was still very young, so the collective shrug of Cubs nation at [...]
Why the Final Week Rainout and the Last Game Loss Were Blessings
The 2010 Major League Baseball draft order is out, pending changes due to free agency signings, and the Chicago Cubs come in at 16th. That the Cubs are 16th and not 17th is actually quite huge: now, if and when the Cubs sign a Type A free agent who has been offered arbitration by his [...]
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Exit the Rangers?
Just a day after we learned that the San Diego Padres may be exiting the Milton Bradley (*sarcastic laugh*) sweepstakes, another possible landing spot looks to be not so possible. According to T.R. Sullivan, who covers the Rangers for MLB.com, the Rangers are not interested in bringing Milton Bradley back. In fact, that’s pretty much [...]
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Enter the Tampa Bay Rays – And Pat Burrell
By Brett on October 8, 2009
Priority one this offseason for Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry is dumping Milton Bradley, and trying to eat as little salary as possible in the process. Always easier when the player in question is a total chode and he finished the season suspended for said chode-ness. To make matters worse, the possible locations for [...]
Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Jeff Baker, Jim Hendry, Kosuke Fukudome, Milton Bradley, Padres, Phillies, Rangers, Rays, Royals | 4 Responses