According to a report from Roch Kubatko, the Cubs have discussed a three-way trade with the Tigers and Orioles that would land Rick Porcello in Chicago. Porcello has been rumored to be on the block since the Tigers re-signed Anibal Sanchez and the Cubs have been trying to trade for Porcello since Theo Epstein and [...]
Report: Cubs One of Several Teams Interested in Aledmys Diaz
January 7, 2013 By 5 Comments
According to a report from the Sun-Times, the Cubs are one of several teams interested in signing free agent shortstop Aledmys Diaz. Diaz is one of two top Cuban prospects to recently be granted free agency by Major League Baseball and due to his age and service time in Cuba, Diaz is not subject to [...]
The Rumor Mill, a Minor Signing and Other Cubs News and Notes
December 28, 2012 By 46 Comments
The rumor mill heated up on Thursday as the discussion around the game focused on where the remaining free agents will sign. There are several players on the market tied to draft pick compensation looking for jobs as end of the year draws near … and one of those players was linked to the Cubs [...]
Cubs Working on Deals for Carlos Villanueva and Edwin Jackson?
December 20, 2012 By 25 Comments
The only thing definite to come out all the reports on Wednesday night is that the Cubs are trying to add pitching to their roster. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer appear to be talking to Carlos Villanueva and Edwin Jackson and according to Jon Heyman, the Cubs agreed to terms on a deal with Carlos [...]
Weekend Update … Cubs Still Searching for Pitching
December 16, 2012 By 17 Comments
It’s the last full week before the Christmas holiday and the Cubs appear to be checking their list twice. It was a trying week for the Chicago Cubs. On a positive note, the Cubs named the managers and coaching staffs for the minor league system and added an arm to the bullpen but on a [...]
Cubs Shifting Gears to Other Pitching Options
December 15, 2012 By 29 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Cubs moved on to other starting pitching options shortly after Anibal Sanchez re-signed with the Detroit Tigers and have turned their attention to a short-term solution like Edwin Jackson or Francisco Liriano. The Cubs reportedly had a two-year offer on the table to Francisco Liriano earlier in the off-season but [...]
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