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Lou Piniella Will Be Working for the Giants

Lou Piniella Will Be Working for the Giants

By Brett on February 2, 2011

Lou Piniella tearfully left baseball in August of last year, noting that it would be the last time he would put on a uniform. It was the end of an era, to be sure, but Lou never said it would be the last time he worked for a baseball organization. The team hasn’t made an [...]

Posted in MLB News and Rumors | Tagged Giants, Lou Piniella, Rays, Yankees

Comparing Top Cubs Pitching Prospect Trey McNutt to Former Top Prospect Chris Archer

Comparing Top Cubs Pitching Prospect Trey McNutt to Former Top Prospect Chris Archer

By Brett on January 27, 2011

When the Chicago Cubs traded, among others, top pitching prospect Chris Archer to the Tampa Bay Rays in the Matt Garza deal, a number of dedicated prospect fans were disappointed. They saw Archer as a kid with Garza’s upside at a fraction of the cost. Setting aside the fact that, even after establishing themselves as [...]

Posted in Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza, Rays

Brett Jackson is – Still – a Top Prospect

Brett Jackson is – Still – a Top Prospect

By Brett on January 26, 2011

Another day, another rankings accolade for the Chicago Cubs’ top prospect, outfielder Brett Jackson. He’s been ranked among the top 50 prospects in baseball. Jackson’s ability was recognized on MLB.com’s 2011 Top 50 Prospects list, announced on Tuesday night, at No. 46. Jackson checked in one spot ahead of pitcher Chris Archer, who was sent [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza, Rays | 13 Responses

The Cubs Just Secured a Top Prospect: Matt Szczur

The Cubs Just Secured a Top Prospect: Matt Szczur

By Brett on January 19, 2011

The Chicago Cubs’ thinning prospect corps just received a shot in the arm when Villanova wide receiver Matt Szczur, drafted by the Cubs in the 5th round last year, but thought to prefer a future in the NFL, agreed to stick with baseball for good. The $1.5 million to which the Cubs upped their signing [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Chicago Cubs Transactions, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Jeff Samardzija, Rays | 3 Responses

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

Report: Chicago Cubs Close to Trading for Matt Garza

Report: Chicago Cubs Close to Trading for Matt Garza

By Brett on January 5, 2011

Well, this is a turn of events. Gordon Wittenmyer is reporting that the Chicago Cubs are “close” to trading for Matt Garza, as of late last night. He offers no word on what the Cubs would be sending in return. Landing Garza would not only improve the Cubs’ rotation, but would also improve their ability to [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Rangers, Rays | 41 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Minor Matt Garza Tidbit

Lukewarm Stove: Minor Matt Garza Tidbit

By Brett on January 4, 2011

I recognize that this is now bordering on an Obsessive Matt Garza Watch (or is it OMGarza?), but there’s precious little going on right now, and trade rumors are always interesting – no matter how tenuous or uninformative. As for Garza, the latest news out of Tampa Bay is that the Rays are expected to [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Brewers, Cardinals, Phillies, Rays | 2 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Where Do Things Stand With Respect to Matt Garza and Fausto Carmona?

Lukewarm Stove: Where Do Things Stand With Respect to Matt Garza and Fausto Carmona?

By Brett on December 28, 2010

With Brandon Webb officially off the market, if the Chicago Cubs are going to make a starting pitching move, it’s going to be via trade. You’ve already heard about the two primary names – Tampa Bay’s Matt Garza and Cleveland’s Fausto Carmona – and, at last check, things were pretty much at a standstill on [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Indians, Rangers, Rays, Starlin Castro, Yankees | 8 Responses

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