The conflicting rumors and reports that surfaced on Monday are what make baseball's off-season interesting and frustrating all at the same time. For the last week, it appeared that Ben Sheets was out of the Cubs' picture. The Cubs publicly stated during the convention they are not pursuing a free agent starter ... and several reports from the media indicated the same. Then Jim Bowden tweeted and reported during his show Monday night on XM Radio that the Cubs are one of five teams negotiating … [Read more...]
Add Jonny Gomes to the Cubs Oufield Search
According to a report from the Tribune, the Cubs are courting free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes. Gomes would serve as the right-handed platoon partner for Kosuke Fukudome. The Cubs are also talking with Jermaine Dye and Xavier Nady according to the Tribune. Updated - 5:06pm CST - The Sun-Times confirmed the Cubs interest, and contact with Jonny Gomes. Updated - 5:35pm CST - With updates from Bruce Levine on Luke Gregerson, Heath Bell, Jason Frasor, Jermaine Dye, Rick Ankiel and Kiko Calero . … [Read more...]
The Latest Buzz on the Cubs
Pitchers and catchers report to Fitch Park in 28 days and Jim Hendry still has work to do. The Cubs would like to add a right-handed fourth outfielder and a right-handed relief pitcher before camp. The Cubs have been connected to several players in recent days by the mainstream media to fill those holes. On the outfield front, Jermaine Dye appears to be the front-runner but Xavier Nady, Rocco Baldelli and Ryan Spilborghs remain on their radar. Plus, Bruce Levine mentioned the Cubs could still … [Read more...]