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Who’s on the Cubs Radar?

July 27, 2009 12:10 am By Neil Leave a Comment

With the non-waiver trading deadline quickly approaching (Friday, July 31 at 3:00pm C.T.) the Cubs continue to be linked to pitchers more than position players ... or help for the offense. The injury to Ted Lilly may have changed Jim Hendry's course of action, as well as the unknown of how Ryan Dempster will pitch when he returns from the DL on Tuesday. The Cubs' offense has performed much better since the break and will face two big challenges in the first two games against the Astros. The … [Read more...]

Bullpen or Bust?

July 23, 2009 12:52 am By Neil Leave a Comment

From all indications the Cubs are looking for help in the bullpen, and not for their offense. During Sports Central on Wednesday night, Dave Kaplan mentioned his sources indicated the Cubs would really like to add George Sherrill but that the Orioles' closer would cost the Cubs too much in terms of prospects. Kaplan indicated the Cubs have inquired about Joe Beimel, John Grabow and Chad Qualls ... the same names as reported on Tuesday. … [Read more...]

Cubs Looking for Bullpen Help?

July 22, 2009 12:19 am By Neil Leave a Comment

Less than a week after inking B.J. Ryan to a minor league deal, the Cubs were linked to Joe Beimel, George Sherrill and John Grabow on Tuesday. According to a report from the Tribune, "the Cubs may be interested in Nationals' lefty reliever Joe Beimel." The Nationals have been scouting the Cubs minor league teams. According to a report from Bruce Levine, the Cubs are looking for help in their pen and would like to add a southpaw. The Pirates and Cubs have discussed John Grabow. Levine mentioned … [Read more...]

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