The Chicago Cubs had a long and very good weekend. Two of the three games with the Reds were decided in extra innings with a lengthy rain delay setting up the first of two walk-off wins. Starlin Castro drove in the winning run Saturday and again Sunday and received more praise from his skipper following his performance Sunday night in which he made a difference in the field before coming through with his bat. The Cubs took three of four from the Reds at Wrigley, something that has not … [Read more...]
Player Acquisition Cost: LHP Oliver Perez
It was rather puzzling this off-season when the Chicago Cubs front office non-tendered Wesley Wright and made no effort to sign a left-hander in free agency. Instead, the team decided to attempt the role with high upside young arms from within their system or off the scrap heap from other teams. It wasn't until the end of Spring Training, when the Atlanta Braves released James Russell and he was brought up in May that they filled one of the roles. With Travis Wood and Zac Rosscup, still … [Read more...]
Cubs Weekend Headlines: Splitting with the Royals, Draft News and a Bunch of Rumors
Even with only two games it was a typically busy weekend for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs ended up with a split of the two-game series with the Royals and finished May with a 14-14 record. More rumors surfaced on which players the front office could try to acquire to improve the big league roster. And speculation continued about the direction the Cubs could go in the draft. The Cubs wrapped up the homestand with a 2-3 record and begin a nine-game, three-city road trip on Monday night in … [Read more...]
Cubs Reportedly Interested in Veteran Lefty Oliver Perez
The Cubs are looking for ways to improve the bullpen and have already been connected to RHP Rafael Soriano, RHP Tyler Clippard and RHP Jonathan Papelbon. According to a report from the Sun-Times, LHP Oliver Perez can be added to the list. Gordon Wittenmyer reported the Cubs have been linked to Diamondbacks’ left hander Oliver Perez by a team source. The Cubs and Diamondbacks worked out a deal at the Winter Meetings that sent RHP Jefferson Mejia and RHP Zack Godley to Arizona for C Miguel … [Read more...]