Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have said countless times they like keeping their decisions close to the vest. And while not much is coming out of the offices at 1060 West Addison, the Cubs continue to be connected to free agents and linked to possible trades. Most think the Cubs are interested in Prince Fielder, [...]
Winter Meetings Day One: Talk, Talk and More Rumors for the Cubs
December 5, 2011 By 21 Comments
Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and the Cubs’ contingent spent the first official day of the Winter Meetings talking to agents and teams trying to gauge the market … but according to Epstein, they are not close on any deals right now. As Epstein has said, the Cubs keep everything close to the vest. And while [...]
From the Wire … Chris Bosio to be Named Cubs Pitching Coach
December 2, 2011 By 19 Comments
According to a report from Appleton Post-Crescent, Chris Bosio will soon be named the Cubs new pitching coach. Bosio confirmed early reports that he would be joining Dale Sveum’s staff to the Post-Crescent. Bosio is excited about the opportunity. “I just can’t tell you how excited I am, number one, to be working with Dale. [...]
The First of Many Roster Moves for the Cubs?
December 1, 2011 By 108 Comments
The Cubs’ new front office made their first free-agent signing on Wednesday when they inked outfielder David DeJesus to a two-year, $10 million deal. DeJesus will earn $4.25 million in 2012 and 2013 … the deal includes a club option for 2014 worth $6.5 million that includes a $1.5 million buyout ($10 million guaranteed, could [...]
Rumors, News and More Rumors … A Busy Week Ahead for the Cubs
November 30, 2011 By 24 Comments
If Tuesday was any indication, the next nine days should be anything but boring for the Chicago Cubs … and Jed Hoyer even indicated as much. From Albert Pujols to Prince Fielder to Alfonso Soriano to Tom Ricketts, news and rumors came from all directions. Jed Hoyer spent time on MLB Network Radio (XM Radio) [...]
From the Wire … Jamie Quirk Tabbed as Sveum’s Bench Coach
November 29, 2011 By 20 Comments
Dale Sveum’s coaching staff is coming into focus … According to multiple reports, Jamie Quirk will soon be named Dale Sveum’s bench coach. Quirk has been the Astros’ bullpen coach since 2010 after being a scout in the Reds’ organization in 2009. Jamie Quirk was bench coach under Clint Hurdle in Colorado from 2003-2008 and [...]
Weekend Update … Back to Work for the Chicago Cubs
November 27, 2011 By 43 Comments
The Cubs’ front office return to work following a trip to the Dominican Republic and the long holiday weekend on Monday … and Team Epstein is looking at a very hectic end to the calendar year. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer are expected to be very busy over the coming weeks. The Cubs are one [...]
Rounding Up the Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
November 23, 2011 By 66 Comments
Major League Baseball made headlines with the announcement of the new CBA on Tuesday. Seemingly lost in all of the changes of new Collective Bargaining Agreement, especially those that impact the draft and international signings, was the last of the BBWAA Awards was handed out. For the most part, baseball will take a break for [...]
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