There was quite a bit made about the Cubs losing Jeff Beliveau on waivers last week to the Rangers. Beliveau has the makings of a good lefty specialist (LOOGY) and he was the Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year just the season before last. Did the Cubs give up on him too quickly? Or [...]
Got Spring Training?
More players made their first appearance of the spring on Monday, along with Cubs management. During his multiple radio appearances last week, Jim Hendry said he would meet with Lou Piniella and his staff early in the week before joining the players on the field on Thursday. Spring Training is finally here … Pitchers and [...]
Peripheral Moves on the Horizon for the Cubs
Official releases should be flying out of the offices at 1060 West Addison on Wednesday. Not only are the Cubs expected to announce deals with Xavier Nady and Chad Tracy, there is a press conference scheduled for 11:30am CST on Wednesday morning in Arizona. At that time, the Cubs are expected to make the official [...]
From the Wire…Wuertz Traded to Oakland
According to a report from Cubs.com, Michael Wuertz was traded to the Oakland A’s for two minor league players on Monday….outfielder Richie Robnett and infielder Justin Sellers. Updated – 5:09pm C.T. – Richie Robnett was added to the Cubs 40-man roster and more information on the trade with the Oakland A’s for Michael Wuertz.
From the Wire…Hill Officially Traded to the Orioles
According to a report from Cubs.com, Rich Hill was officially traded on Monday to the Orioles for a player to be named later. The trade was reportedly agreed upon last week and the hold up on announcing the trade was Baltimore clearing a roster spot for Hill. The trade opens a spot on the Cubs [...]
Weekend Update – The Latest from the North Side on Mr. Cub’s Birthday
The last day of January and only 13 days before pitchers and catchers report to Fitch Park in Mesa…. The Cubs interest in Kevin Millar and Rich Aurilia was bantered around on Friday after the return of Paul Bako was officially announced. The Cubs “had shown early interest” in bringing back Nomar Garciaparra as well [...]
From the Wire….Rich Hill Traded to Orioles
According to a report from the Sun-Times, the Cubs have traded Rich Hill to the Orioles for a player to be named later. Once Baltimore clears a roster spot for Rich Hill, who is out of options, the trade will be made official. The Baltimore Sun reported on Thursday night the two teams are discussing [...]
The Newest Cub…and Updates from the Rumor Mill
The Cubs latest addition to the pitching staff made the rounds on the airwaves Wednesday after the trade between the Cubs and Mariners was made official. Bruce Levine broke the story of the trade that sent Ronny Cedeno and Garrett Olson to Seattle for Aaron Heilman….a possibility he first mentioned several weeks back. The inclusion [...]
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