The Cubs’ new general manager was front and center in the second session of the day. Jed Hoyer picked up where Theo Epstein left off earlier. Hoyer spoke about the importance of building an organization in order to have a big league team that consistently plays in October. Randy Bush, the Cubs’ assistant GM, and [...]
Raises, Rumors, the Roster … and Other Cubs News and Notes
January 11, 2012 By 58 Comments
Jed Hoyer said again Tuesday afternoon that the Cubs are not done with the roster this off-season. The Cubs made at least one addition and appear to be working on a few more deals. The Cubs announced the signing of Paul Maholm on Tuesday after he broke the news on his Twitter account Monday night. [...]
Weekend Update … A Big Week for the Cubs
January 8, 2012 By 100 Comments
As anticipated last week was a busy one for the Chicago Cubs … and it could be more of the same over the next five days leading up to the convention. The Cubs are looking to add pitching (starters and relievers) as they try to finalize their roster heading into Spring Training. Theo Epstein and [...]
Calculus, Sunk Cost … and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
January 6, 2012 By 25 Comments
Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer continued shaping their roster for the upcoming season on Thursday when they officially shipped Carlos Zambrano to Miami for Chris Volstad. The Cubs received a starting pitcher they control for the next three seasons for a pitcher that would have had a difficult time walking back into the Cubs clubhouse. [...]
Weekend Update … A New Year for the Chicago Cubs
January 1, 2012 By 59 Comments
Happy New Year from the CCO! Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer made a few minor moves over the last full week of Twenty-Eleven and if the rumor mill is any indication, the first couple of weeks of Twenty-Twelve could be anything but boring leading up to the convention. As a New Year begins, what is [...]
Three is Not Enough for Fielder … and Other Cubs Rumors
December 28, 2011 By 72 Comments
The noise and rumors surrounding the Cubs continue to be louder than the actual news coming out of the offices at 1060 West Addison. The Cubs continue to be connected to Prince Fielder by the mainstream media and the Matt Garza trade rumors will not go away. Peter Gammons riled up Scott Boras late Tuesday [...]
The Front Office, Fielder, Marshall, Compensation … and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
December 21, 2011 By 68 Comments
The player moves the Cubs are rumored to be working on continued making noise on Tuesday. According to a report late Tuesday night from Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs and Reds are discussing a deal that could send Sean Marshall to Cincinnati for Travis Wood. It is unknown if there are other players involved in the [...]
More Noise and Rumors than Action for the Cubs
December 20, 2011 By 146 Comments
Another one of baseball’s big ticket players came off the board late Monday night. The Texas Rangers won the Yu Darvish sweepstakes by bidding a record $51.7 million for the rights to negotiate a contract with the right-hander. The Cubs reportedly submitted a bid and if they were interested … they can forget Yu. The [...]
A Full Field of Cubs Rumors and Notes
December 14, 2011 By 43 Comments
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, [...]
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