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The Daily CCO: Jonny Gomes Remains a Possibility for the Cubs, Nick Swisher Too?

December 29, 2014 8:15 am By Neil 14 Comments

It’s no secret the Cubs are working on improving the depth in the outfield. That is one area Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer would like to address before the start of the season. Jonny Gomes has been viewed as one possible option for the Cubs all off-season, and bringing in Joe Maddon furthered the speculation that Gomes would eventually sign with the Cubs this winter. Gomes is coming off a down year in which he hit .234/.327/.330/.657 with eight doubles and six home runs in 112 games with the Red … [Read more...]

The Daily CCO: Backup Options for the Outfield, Updating Lester and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors

November 20, 2014 8:15 am By Neil 21 Comments

Not only are the Cubs waiting on Jon Lester, but the front office has roster decisions to make while looking for backup options in the outfield. Thursday is the deadline (10:59pm CST) for teams to file their reserve rosters at the Major League and minor league levels to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft. The Cubs have two open spots on the 40-man roster to add minor leaguers to the roster and C.J. Edwards will take one of the valuable spots. Patrick Mooney confirmed the Cubs are one of … [Read more...]

Cubs Reportedly Inquired about Nick Swisher

November 19, 2014 12:05 am By Neil 31 Comments

Updated 8:30am CST: According to Bruce Miles and Carrie Muskat, the Cubs have not inquired about Nick Swisher. Miles said on Twitter, his source vehemently denied the report stating the Cubs had inquired about Swisher. Ken Rosenthal reported Tuesday the Indians are “exploring a wide range of options, including a trade of Nick Swisher for another player with an inflated contract.” Nick Swisher inked a four-year, $56 million deal with Cleveland in December 2012 that includes a $14 million … [Read more...]

Decisions, Decisions and More Decisions Ahead for the Cubs

December 23, 2009 12:12 am By Neil Leave a Comment

Will Matt Capps choose the Nationals or the Cubs? Is Marlon Byrd still an option for centerfield? What about second base? The bench? The Cubs are expected to hear by Wednesday night on Matt Capps' decision on whether he will close for the Nationals ... or set-up Carlos Marmol on the North Side. According to multiple reports the former Pirate is expected to sign with either the Cubs or Nationals before Christmas Eve. Capps' former teammate, John Grabow, made contact with Capps trying to recruit … [Read more...]

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