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Cubs Comfortable Betting on Baker, Still Pursuing Pitching

November 14, 2012 By Neil 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 [...]

Filed Under: If The Ivy Could Talk - Cubs Rumors Tagged With: Brandon McCarthy, Dan Haren, Edwin Jackson, Edwin Maysonet, Francisco Liriano, Ian Stewart, James Adduci, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Keppinger, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Saunders, Josh Vitters, Juan Apodaca, Kevin Youkilis, Kyler Burke, Marcos Mateo, Matt Garza, Ryan Dempster, Scott Baker, Scott Feldman, Shaun Marcum, Theo Epstein, Tony Campana, Travis Wood

Time for the Off-Season to Begin … Cubs Hire Minor League Pitching Coordinator and Other News and Notes

October 28, 2012 By Neil 7 Comments

Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants for winning their second World Series title in three years … When the Cubs announced the new staff structure for baseball operations last Tuesday, two positions had not been filled at that time … Minor League Pitching Coordinator and Minor League Hitting Coordinator. According to Baseball America, at least [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Anthony Recker, Anthony Rizzo, Arodys Vizcaino, Blake Parker, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Camp Bussy, Camp Jarrow, Carlos Gutierrez, Casey Coleman, Casey Weathers, Chris Volstad, Dan Plesac, Derek Johnson, Doug Glanville, Eric Karros, Gary Matthews Sr., Ian Stewart, Jason Berken, Javier Baez, Jed Hoyer, Joe Mather, Justin Germano, Manny Corpas, Marcos Mateo, Matt Garza, Miguel Socolovich, Rick Sutcliffe, Shawn Camp, Theo Epstein

From the Wire … Cubs Outright Four Players Off 40-man Roster

October 25, 2012 By Neil 10 Comments

According to multiple reports, the Cubs made four 40-man roster moves on Thursday. The Cubs outrighted RHP Marcos Mateo, RHP Miguel Socolovich, RHP Jason Berken and infielder Adrian Cardenas off of the 40-man roster and assigned them to Triple-A Iowa. The moves free up four spaces on the Cubs’ 40-man roster which currently stands at [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Anthony Recker, Arodys Vizcaino, Blake Parker, Carlos Gutierrez, Ian Stewart, Jason Berken, Marcos Mateo, Matt Garza, Miguel Socolovich, Shawn Camp

The Beginning of a Long Off-Season for the Cubs

October 7, 2012 By Neil 5 Comments

The off-season has begun for the Chicago Cubs. While the playoffs are underway and the focus throughout the game is on some set of games in late October, the Cubs remain focused on the future and building an organization with sustained success. Theo Epstein spent just under an hour with the media in the dungeon [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Adam Greenberg, Alex Hinshaw, Alfonso Soriano, Anibal Sanchez, Arodys Vizcaino, Blake DeWitt, Blake Parker, Bob Brenly, Brett Jackson, Brooks Raley, Casey Coleman, Chris Bosio, Dale Sveum, Dave McKay, Edwin Jackson, Gerardo Concepcion, Ian Stewart, Jacob Brigham, Jake Peavy, James Rowson, Javier Baez, Jed Hoyer, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Lonnie Chisenhall, Luis Valbuena, Marcos Mateo, Mark Grace, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Pat Listach, Randy Bush, Randy Wells, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryne Sandberg, Shaun Marcum, Shiraz Rehman, Steve Stone, Theo Epstein, Zack Greinke

Cubs Finalize First Roster of the Season … and Set Iowa Cubs Roster

April 6, 2012 By Neil 7 Comments

A lot is made about a team’s Opening Day roster but the fact is that a big league roster is a work in progress throughout a 162-game schedule. And this season could feature more roster changes for the Cubs than in years past. The Cubs filled out their 40-man big league roster prior to Thursday’s [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Alfredo Amazega, Anthony Rizzo, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brett Jackson, Casey Coleman, Chris Rusin, Dave Bialas, Dave Sappelt, Edgar Gonzalez, Frankie De La Cruz, Gerardo Concepcion, Jay Jackson, Jeff Beliveau, Joe Mather, John Gaub, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Manny Corpas, Marcos Mateo, Matt Tolbert, Nate Robertson, Randy Wells, Rodrigo Lopez, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Scott Maine, Shawn Camp, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Ty Wright, Welington Castillo

From the Wire … Mateo Placed on 60-Day DL, Mather and Camp Added to Cubs 40-man Roster

April 5, 2012 By Neil 30 Comments

According to the transaction page on Cubs.com, Marcos Mateo was placed on the 60-day DL on Tuesday with a sore right elbow. By placing Mateo on the 60-day disabled list, the Cubs created a spot on the 40-man roster. The Cubs selected the contracts of Shawn Camp and Joe Mather from Triple-A Iowa and have [...]

Filed Under: Notes from the Soap Box Tagged With: Blake DeWitt, Bryan LaHair, Gerardo Concepcion, Joe Mather, Marcos Mateo, Shawn Camp, Tony Campana

It’s Decision Time for the Chicago Cubs

March 28, 2012 By Neil 26 Comments

According to multiple reports, Dale Sveum and his coaching staff will meet following Wednesday’s exhibition game against the Cleveland Indians to discuss the Opening Day roster. Sveum said Tuesday that 95 percent of the decisions will be made Wednesday night with announcements expected Thursday. The Cubs’ skipper reiterated Tuesday that the guys need to know [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Spring Training News Reports Tagged With: Alfredo Amazega, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Blake Parker, Brett Jackson, Carlos Marmol, Casey Coleman, Dale Sveum, Edgar Gonzalez, Frankie De La Cruz, Geovany Soto, James Russell, Jed Hoyer, Joe Mather, Kerry Wood, Lendy Castillo, Manny Corpas, Marcos Mateo, Marlon Byrd, Matt Tolbert, Rafael Dolis, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rodrigo Lopez, Scott Maine, Shawn Camp, Steve Clevenger, Theo Epstein, Tony Campana, Welington Castillo

Dale Sveum and Jed Hoyer Discuss All Things Cubs on MLB Network Radio

March 25, 2012 By Neil 34 Comments

Every spring MLB Network Radio (XM Radio) spends a day in a big league camp. Casey Stern and Jim Bowden have been in Arizona off and on since Spring Training began and finished their tour of the Cactus League with three hours Saturday in Cubs camp. Casey Stern and Jim Bowden talked with several of [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Spring Training News Reports Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Chris Volstad, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Samardzija, Kerry Wood, Lendy Castillo, Marcos Mateo, Paul Maholm, Rafael Dolis, Randy Wells, Rodrigo Lopez, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Theo Epstein, Travis Wood

Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Padres – 03/24/12

March 24, 2012 By Neil 31 Comments

Spring Training Game Twenty-Four: Cubs (10-12-1) vs. Padres (SS) (13-9) Game Time – 3:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: WGN TV – Radio: 720 WGN Location – HoHoKam Park, Mesa Travis Wood (1-1, 25.07/4.07) vs. Anthony Bass (1-0, 2.00/1.00) Updated 11:35am CDT – The Cubs announced Marcos Mateo will be shutdown for at least 10 days, [...]

Filed Under: Talkin' Cubs Live Tagged With: Bob Brenly, Chris Volstad, Darwin Barney, James Russell, Jay Jackson, Jed Hoyer, Keith Moreland, Len Kasper, Marcos Mateo, Pat Hughes, Paul Maholm, Rafael Dolis, Randy Wells, Rodrigo Lopez, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Travis Wood

Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Rockies – 03/23/12

March 23, 2012 By Neil 35 Comments

Spring Training Game Twenty-Three: Cubs (9-12-1) vs. Rockies (?9-9) Game Time – 3:10pm CDT Coverage – TV: None – Radio: Cubs.com Location – Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale Jeff Samardzija (1-1, 2.70/0.60) vs. Tyler Chatwood (1-1, 3.86/1.29) Updated 11:41am CDT – The Cubs announced another round of spring roster cuts Friday morning. Anthony [...]