Compensation packages for Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod were expected to be settled with the Red Sox and Padres after Thursday's Rule 5 Draft. The Cubs are still expected to send a lower level minor leaguer to San Diego for Hoyer and McLeod but that compensation was not announced ... and neither was the package for Theo Epstein. According to multiple reports, Theo Epstein and Ben Cherington have decided to resolve the compensation issue "at some point". Neither side seems very … [Read more...]
Sandberg Would Listen If MacPhail Called
Ryne Sandberg wanted to manage the Chicago Cubs four years when Lou Piniella received the job. Sandberg had no managerial experience and agreed to work his way up the ranks in the Cubs system. Sandberg reported to Peoria for the 2007 season. After two years riding the buses in the Midwest League, Sandberg took over the Smokies in 2009 and this season he is calling the shots for the Iowa Cubs. It is no secret Sandberg wants to take over for Lou Piniella when Piniella's contract runs out at the … [Read more...]
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Only one day until the Cubs Convention.... Jim Hendry made news on Wednesday with the signing of Jon Lieber and at the same time increased the speculation on what else he may or may not have up his sleeve. Most reported the Cubs signing of Lieber as "you can never have enough pitching" and thought it was "a low-risk signing." Lieber's deal is worth $3.5 million dollars with incentives based on starts and innings pitched that could bring the total value to around $7 million dollars. Ryan … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season for Trivia
All appears to be quiet on the North Side of Chicago as baseball executives take a break for the Holidays. Kenny Williams was on ESPN 1000 with Bruce Levine on Saturday morning and he stated he only takes Christmas Day off. In the age of email, Blackberries and iPhones, general managers are awarded with as much time away as the rest of the professional world. Andy MacPhail let it be known on Saturday that Erik Bedard would likely be his Opening Day starter. Is MacPhail using the press to run up … [Read more...]