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Cubs Storylines of the Spring: The Pitchers

February 20, 2013 By Neil 17 Comments

With the Cubs’ Cactus League opener just around the corner, it is time to breakdown the storylines of the spring. This is the final spring for the Cubs at Fitch Park and HoHoKam Park. The Cubs are scheduled to cut the ribbon on their new spring home, currently called Riverview Park, in November. It will [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Spring Training News Reports Tagged With: Alberto Cabrera, Andrew Carpenter, Arodys Vizcaino, Barret Loux, Blake Parker, Brooks Raley, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Villanueva, Casey Coleman, Chris Rusin, Cory Wade, Dale Sveum, Dayan Diaz, Derek Johnson, Edwin Jackson, Hector Rondon, Hisanori Takahashi, James Russell, Jaye Chapman, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Samardzija, Jensen Lewis, Kyuji Fujikawa, Matt Garza, Michael Bowden, Rafael Dolis, Scott Baker, Scott Feldman, Shawn Camp, Travis Wood, Trey McNutt, Zach Putnam

Day Seven of Cubs Camp: First Full Squad Workout Straight Ahead for the Cubs

February 17, 2013 By Neil 11 Comments

As the last few position players made their way to camp on Saturday ahead of the first full squad workout on Sunday, Dale Sveum announced Travis Wood will start the Cubs Cactus League opener against an Angels split squad team in Tempe on Saturday. Jeff Samardzija will start the home opener against the Giants in [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Spring Training News Reports Tagged With: Alberto Cabrera, Andrew Carpenter, Blake Parker, Bob Brenly, Brooks Raley, Carlos Villanueva, Chris Rusin, Cory Wade, Dale Sveum, Dayan Diaz, Edwin Jackson, Hector Rondon, Ian Stewart, Javier Baez, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Samardzija, Jensen Lewis, Jim Deshaies, Jorge Soler, Len Kasper, Luis Valbuena, Matt Garza, Michael Bowden, Michael Brenly, Nick Struck, Rafael Dolis, Rob Whitenack, Scott Baker, Scott Feldman, Theo Epstein, Tim Torres, Tom Ricketts, Travis Wood, Trey McNutt

Baez Among Six Additions to Cubs Spring Training NRI List

February 1, 2013 By Neil 12 Comments

The Cubs announced Friday six players from the organization received non-roster invitations to Spring Training … and among the six was top prospect, Javier Baez. Javier Baez, Casey Coleman, Barret Loux, Nick Struck, Michael Brenly and Rafael Lopez will join 16 other players in Cubs camp this spring on non-roster invitations. As the Spring Training [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Alberto Gonzalez, Andrew Carpenter, Barret Loux, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brian Bogusevic, Casey Coleman, Cory Wade, Darnell McDonald, Dayan Diaz, Edwin Maysonet, Hisanori Takahashi, Javier Baez, Jaye Chapman, JC Boscan, Jensen Lewis, Johermyn Chavez, Michael Brenly, Nick Struck, Rafael Lopez, Zach Putnam

An Even Flow of Cubs Information

January 23, 2013 By Neil 31 Comments

The Cubs kick off their 2013 Cactus League schedule in exactly one month, February 23 against an Angels’ split squad in Tempe, and pitchers and catchers officially report to Fitch Park in 18 days … baseball is just around the corner. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer still have work to do with their roster. The [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Off-Season News Reports Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Villanueva, Casey Weathers, Chris Carpenter, Dale Sveum, Derek Johnson, Ian Stewart, Javier Baez, Jed Hoyer, Jensen Lewis, Matt Garza, Rick Porcello, Scott Baker, Scott Hairston, Starlin Castro, Theo Epstein

Arbitration, Non-Roster Invitees and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors

January 11, 2013 By Neil 16 Comments

It was back to business for the Chicago Cubs and the rest of baseball on Thursday. The team announced they avoided arbitration with Luis Valbuena and agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $930,000. Matt Garza, Jeff Samardzija and James Russell are the three remaining arbitration eligible players for next season and the deadline [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Off-Season News Reports Tagged With: Alberto Gonzalez, Alfonso Soriano, Andrew Carpenter, Anthony Rizzo, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brian Bogusevic, Carlos Villanueva, Cory Wade, Darnell McDonald, Dayan Diaz, Edwin Maysonet, Hisanori Takahashi, James Russell, Jaye Chapman, JC Boscan, Jeff Samardzija, Jensen Lewis, Johermyn Chavez, Josh Vitters, Kosuke Fukudome, Luis Valbuena, Manny Corpas, Matt Garza, Rick Porcello, Starlin Castro

Cubs Sign Brent Lillibridge and Darnell McDonald to Minor League Contracts

January 10, 2013 By Neil 9 Comments

According to multiple reports, the Cubs signed utilityman Brent Lillibridge and outfielder Darnell McDonald to minor league contracts that include non-roster invitations to big league camp. Counting Lillibridge and McDonald, the Cubs have signed 16 players to minor league contracts this off-season that will be in big league camp on non-roster invites this spring.

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Alberto Gonzalez, Andrew Carpenter, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brent Lillibridge, Brian Bogusevic, Cory Wade, Darnell McDonald, Dayan Diaz, Edwin Maysonet, Hisanori Takahashi, Jaye Chapman, JC Boscan, Jensen Lewis, Johermyn Chavez, Zach Putnam

Weekend Update … Cubs Off-Season Is Not Over

January 6, 2013 By Neil 61 Comments

Jed Hoyer said Thursday that the Cubs off-season is not over yet and while the Cubs’ GM did not drop any hints as to what they are working on, it could be a very interesting couple of weeks leading up to the Cubs Convention. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have to make at least one [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Off-Season News Reports Tagged With: Alberto Gonzalez, Alfonso Soriano, Alfredo Amezaga, Andrew Carpenter, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Villanueva, Cory Wade, Dioner Navarro, Dontrelle Willis, Edwin Jackson, Edwin Maysonet, Hisanori Takahashi, Javier Baez, Jaye Chapman, JC Boscan, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Samardzija, Jensen Lewis, Johermyn Chavez, JP Howell, Luke Sommer, Matt Garza, Michael Bourn, Steve Clevenger, Theo Epstein, Welington Castillo, Zach Putnam

The Rumor Mill, a Minor Signing and Other Cubs News and Notes

December 28, 2012 By Neil 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 [...]

Filed Under: If The Ivy Could Talk - Cubs Rumors Tagged With: Alberto Gonzalez, Alfonso Soriano, Andrew Carpenter, Blake Parker, Brad Nelson, Brett Jackson, Brian Bogusevic, Carlos Villanueva, Cory Wade, David DeJesus, Edwin Jackson, Edwin Maysonet, Hisanori Takahashi, JC Boscan, Jensen Lewis, Johermyn Chavez, Matt Garza, Michael Bourn, Mike Olt, Nate Schierholtz, Peter Bourjos, Shaun Marcum

Weekend Update … The Week That Was and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors

December 23, 2012 By Neil 74 Comments

It was a busy week for the Chicago Cubs as Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer continued working on the big league roster as well as making additions to minor league system. The Cubs reportedly agreed to terms with two pitchers that will add depth to the big league staff. The deals for Edwin Jackson and [...]

Filed Under: If The Ivy Could Talk - Cubs Rumors Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Brad Nelson, Bryce Shafer, Carlos Villanueva, Chang-Yong Lim, Cory Wade, Darwin Barney, Derek Johnson, Edwin Jackson, Gerardo Concepcion, Ian Stewart, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Beliveau, Jensen Lewis, Nate Schierholtz, Pete LeVitt, Sandy Rosario, Starlin Castro, Theo Epstein, Willengton Cruz

Cubs Sign Brad Nelson to Minor League Contract

December 21, 2012 By Neil 2 Comments

According to a report from Baseball America, the Cubs signed Brad Nelson to a minor league contract. The 29-year old (December 23, 1982) first baseman, outfielder has spent the last two seasons at the Triple-A level in the Texas organization. Nelson hit .279/.364/.488/.852 with 31 doubles and 24 home runs in 132 games for Round [...]