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 of Garrett Olson in the Heilman trade created more speculation from the media on a possible Jake Peavy trade. Are the Cubs finally out of the Peavy sweepstakes? … [Read more...]
From the Wire….Cedeno and Olson to the Mariners for Aaron Heilman
It's Official....According to multiple reports the Cubs traded Ronny Cedeno and Garrett Olson to Seattle for Aaron Heilman. The Cubs acquired Garrett Olson from the Orioles, along with Henry Williamson, for Felix Pie on January 18th. The acquisition of Olson signaled the Cubs were back in the talks for Jake Peavy.... … [Read more...]
Peavy to the Cubs Rumors Still Flying
The Jake Peavy rumors continue to change on a daily basis. While both camps have been relatively quiet on the subject since December, events over the last week have fueled speculation from the mainstream media. Bruce Levine reported on Saturday that the package the Cubs would send to San Diego for Jake Peavy would include Josh Vitters, Welington Castillo, Garrett Olson, Kevin Hart and Jeff Stevens. Lee Hamilton mentioned a slightly different rumor Sunday afternoon on XM Radio along with the … [Read more...]
Weekend Update: Uribe, Peavy, Heilman and Other Cubs Rumors
The Cubs begin their 2009 Cactus League schedule in 31 days against the Dodgers at Fitch Park....and Jim Hendry is not done 'tweaking his roster'. On the same day the Sun-Times mentioned the Cubs have had discussions with Randy Wolf and Braden Looper, Bruce Levine threw out a couple of new names on Saturday morning....and some old ones as well. Here's what the Story Breaker had to say regarding Juan Uribe, Aaron Heilman, Jake Peavy and Rich Aurilia as well as an update on Brian Roberts. … [Read more...]
Are the Cubs Talkin’ Jake Peavy?
When the Cubs traded Mark DeRosa for three minor league pitchers they raised eyebrows. When they dealt Felix Pie for Garrett Olson, a pitcher the Padres were interested in back in December, and another pitching prospect...the Cubs stoked the fire. According to the Sun-Times, the Cubs trading for Garrett Olson "doesn't signal a return to focusing on Jake Peavy." The timing of the trade of Felix Pie to the Orioles, as the Sun-Times pointed out, seems a little too coincidental....the Tribune … [Read more...]
Day Three…Interest in the Cubs at an All-Time High
The 24th Annual Cubs Convention concluded on Sunday with two final sessions, "Meet Cubs Business Management" and "Down on the Farm"....but it did not go out without a bang. Moments after the Convention officially ended at 1:00pm, news surfaced that the Cubs traded once sure thing and five-tool prospect Felix Pie to the Baltimore Orioles for two pitching prospects....lefty Garrett Olson and Class-A righty Henry Williamson. Oneri Fleita discussed Felix Pie, among other prospects, during the "Down … [Read more...]
From the Wire….Pie Traded to Baltimore
According to a report from the Sun-Times, the Cubs have traded Felix Pie to the Baltimore Orioles for two pitching prospects. The left-hander is believed to be Garrett Olson. The other prospect is right-handed. According to Ken Rosenthal, the right-hander is Class-A pitcher Henry Williamson. … [Read more...]