According to multiple reports, Carlos Marmol and Alfonso Soriano are on the block. The Cubs have told Carlos Marmol that he is a trade candidate but they will not give him away. The Cubs view Marmol as a short-term asset that could be turned into long-term pieces. Theo Epstein addressed the Alfonso Soriano rumors on [...]
Winter Meetings Day One: Cubs Listening on Marmol and Soriano, Talking to Other Options
December 3, 2012 By 49 Comments
Marmol is a Trade Candidate … Cubs Looking for Bullpen Help
December 3, 2012 By 3 Comments
According to a report from Gordon Wittenmyer, the Cubs have told Carlos Marmol is a trade candidate but they will not give him away. Marmol waived his no trade protection last month and approved a deal to the Angels for Dan Haren. But when that trade fell through due to concerns over Dan Haren’s health, [...]
Cubs Off-Season Heating Up as Winter Meetings Begin
December 2, 2012 By 31 Comments
The Winter Meetings have not officially begun but the Cubs appear to have already made an addition to their bullpen. The Cubs reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year, $9.5 million contract with free agent reliever Kyuji Fujikawa. The deal includes a vesting option for a third year based on games finished and $2 million [...]
Report: Cubs Expected to Meet with Teams About Alfonso Soriano
December 1, 2012 By 7 Comments
According to a report from Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs expect to meet with teams regarding Alfonso Soriano during the upcoming Winter Meetings. Alfonso Soriano has a full no-trade clause and is owed $36 million over the last two seasons ($18 million per season) of the eight-year, $136 million contract he signed [...]
Fujikawa Reportedly Prefers Cubs or Angels … and Other News and Notes
November 29, 2012 By 17 Comments
The Cubs reportedly had free agent Kyuji Fujikawa in for a tour of Wrigley Field on November 15 and according to a report from Mike DiGiovanna, Fujikawa would prefer to pitch for either the Cubs or Angels but has not ruled out the Diamondbacks. Fujikawa toured all three parks earlier in this month and appears [...]
Report: Cubs Among Teams to Inquire about Giancarlo Stanton
November 25, 2012 By 20 Comments
According to a report from the Boston Globe, the Cubs are among many teams that have inquired about Giancarlo Stanton. Nick Cafardo reported the Phillies, Red Sox, Yankees and Orioles, along with the Cubs, as the teams that have checked in with the Marlins on what it would take to acquire the 23-year old outfielder. [...]
Weekend Update … It’s Decision Time for the Cubs
November 18, 2012 By 28 Comments
The next few days should be anything but boring for the Chicago Cubs. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer checked off two items from their off-season to do list when they signed Scott Baker and Dioner Navarro last week. The next deadline for the Cubs is Tuesday when they must file their reserve lists to protect [...]
More Roster Moves on the Horizon for the Cubs … and Other News, Notes and Rumors
November 17, 2012 By 12 Comments
When the off-season began, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer said they were looking to add at least two starting pitchers, an outfielder, a third baseman, a veteran back-up catcher and relievers to the Cubs roster. The Cubs added two players to the roster this week and there are more roster moves on the horizon. The [...]
Cubs Comfortable Betting on Baker, Still Pursuing Pitching
November 14, 2012 By 27 Comments
The Cubs added a starting pitcher to the mix when they announced that Scott Baker signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal on Tuesday that includes a $1.5 million incentives package. Theo Epstein did a little rhyming when he discussed the signing with the mainstream media. Epstein said that “Scott Baker is a pitch maker” and [...]
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