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 [...]
Rizzo to Play in the WBC … and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
January 15, 2013 By 19 Comments
Monday ended up being a relatively quiet day for the Chicago Cubs … and that figures to change as the week progresses. The caravan kicks off Wednesday with a stop at Montini Catholic High School in Lombard then the Cubs will serve lunch to several hundred active military members at the 2nd Battalion, 24th U.S. [...]
Weekend Update … No More Loveable Losers and a Big Week Ahead for the Cubs
January 13, 2013 By 34 Comments
The next seven days will be anything but boring for the Chicago Cubs. Not only does the Cubs Caravan and the 28th Annual Cubs Convention take place this week but the deadline to exchange arbitration figures with players is Friday (January 18) and the rosters for the upcoming World Baseball Classic will be announced on [...]
Arbitration, Non-Roster Invitees and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
January 11, 2013 By 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 [...]
Report: Cubs Discussing Three-Way Deal with Tigers and Orioles
January 8, 2013 By 34 Comments
According to a report from Roch Kubatko, the Cubs have discussed a three-way trade with the Tigers and Orioles that would land Rick Porcello in Chicago. Porcello has been rumored to be on the block since the Tigers re-signed Anibal Sanchez and the Cubs have been trying to trade for Porcello since Theo Epstein and [...]
Weekend Update … Cubs Still Searching for Pitching
December 16, 2012 By 17 Comments
It’s the last full week before the Christmas holiday and the Cubs appear to be checking their list twice. It was a trying week for the Chicago Cubs. On a positive note, the Cubs named the managers and coaching staffs for the minor league system and added an arm to the bullpen but on a [...]
Cubs Shifting Gears to Other Pitching Options
December 15, 2012 By 29 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Cubs moved on to other starting pitching options shortly after Anibal Sanchez re-signed with the Detroit Tigers and have turned their attention to a short-term solution like Edwin Jackson or Francisco Liriano. The Cubs reportedly had a two-year offer on the table to Francisco Liriano earlier in the off-season but [...]
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 [...]
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