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Did the Rangers and Cubs Discuss a Michael Young Trade?

Did the Rangers and Cubs Discuss a Michael Young Trade?

By Brett on February 12, 2011

This week, the Texas Rangers went from we-aren’t-trading-Michael-Young to we-have-to-trade-Michael-Young back to we-aren’t-trading-Michael-Young, all in the span of a few days. It is safe to assume that the book-ends of that back-and-forth are mere posturing, and, as an expensive, disgruntled, superfluous player, Young’s days in Arlington are numbered. The Chicago Cubs have never been a [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs, Dodgers, Jeff Baker, Orioles, Rangers, Red Sox, Twins, Tyler Colvin | 27 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Chicago Cubs Are Talking to Brandon Webb Says Source

Lukewarm Stove: Chicago Cubs Are Talking to Brandon Webb Says Source

By Brett on November 27, 2010

AOL Fanhouse’s Ed Price has a source who is indicating that the Cubs have been in contact with former Cy Young pitcher Brandon Webb. While most rumors have the Cubs looking at the middle tier of free agent starters, it would be no surprise to see the team go after a reclamation project/high upside type, given [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Nationals, Pirates, Rangers, Twins | 7 Responses

Obsessive New Manager Watch: Insiders Say Joe Girardi is Not Coming to Chicago

Obsessive New Manager Watch: Insiders Say Joe Girardi is Not Coming to Chicago

By Brett on October 8, 2010

His New York Yankees are up 2-0 over the Twins in the ALDS, but there remains uncertainty whether manager Joe Girardi, who is in the final year of his contract, will return to the Yankees next year. But even if he departs, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that he’ll be coming to manage the Chicago Cubs. [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Twins, Yankees | 12 Responses

God’s Wrath Watch: Derrek Lee’s Back is Jacked

God’s Wrath Watch: Derrek Lee’s Back is Jacked

By Brett on August 17, 2010

Oh, you fickle deity. Just when Derrek Lee starts really grooving at the plate, he starts suffering from a bulging disc in his lower back. The discomfort was severe enough that Lee received an epidural yesterday (and delivered twins!), and he’ll get a couple days off at least. “It doesn’t bother me swinging, just moving [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Derrek Lee, Lou Piniella, Twins, Tyler Colvin, Xavier Nady

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Might Have to Cross Phillies Off the List

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Might Have to Cross Phillies Off the List

By Brett on July 29, 2010

Late yesterday, a rumor started circulating that the Cubs and Phillies had agreed to swap lefties Ted Lilly and JA Happ, but it seems to have died on the vine. Whether it was because of Ted Lilly’s partial no-trade clause (which includes the Phillies), or because there wasn’t anything to the rumor in the first [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors, MLB News and Rumors | Tagged Astros, Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, Ted Lilly, Twins | 1 Response

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Bundle of Rumors

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Bundle of Rumors

By Brett on July 28, 2010

A trio of rumors has popped up on Twitter regarding the Cubs’ efforts to deal Ted Lilly: The market for Lilly has picked up, according to Stark. The Tigers are involved, and so are the Dodgers, Twins and Phillies. The Phillies have inquired on Lilly, according to Rosenthal. Ed Price of AOL FanHouse hears rumblings [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, Ted Lilly, Tigers, Twins

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Twins Want Ted, But Ted May Not Want Twins

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Twins Want Ted, But Ted May Not Want Twins

By Brett on July 28, 2010

The Minnesota Twins are reaching out to the Chicago Cubs about Ted Lilly and are willing to take on the remaining $4 million of Lilly’s deal, according to Ken Rosenthal. Awesome, right? Well, the hitch is that the Twins are one of the teams on Lilly’s partial no-trade list. Rosenthal suggests that Lilly would consider going [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Ted Lilly, Twins | 2 Responses

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Scouts A-Plenty Last Night

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Scouts A-Plenty Last Night

By Brett on July 28, 2010

If Chicago Cubs starter Ted Lilly is not traded before Saturday’s trade deadline, it won’t be for a lack of visibility. Eight top scouts were on hand to watch Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly and Astros right-hander Brett Myers pitch on Tuesday night in Houston. Both pitchers are coveted by numerous teams as the trade deadline [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Astros, Chicago Cubs, Dodgers, Mets, Ted Lilly, Tigers, Twins

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