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bleachernation.com - 9 hours ago
Cubs to Make an Offer to Mark DeRosa?
— bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs will be looking for a few pieces this offseason, but a utility player is not expected to be one of them. So what is this quote all about? DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least. STLtoday.com . With Jeff Baker, Jake ... (more) Cubs to Make an Offer to Mark DeRosa?

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bleachernation.com - 10 hours ago
Starlin Castro and Blake Parker are Rising Stars
— bleachernation.com — The Arizona Fall League’s Rising Stars game was played yesterday - think of it as an All Star game, with the players selected out of a crop of very good prospects. So if you’re playing in this game, you’re probably a stud. Or, you’re an older guy who is maybe or maybe ... (more) Starlin Castro and Blake Parker are Rising Stars

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bleachernation.com - 33 hours ago
Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll Find Out
— bleachernation.com — One of the worst kept secrets of Jim Hendry’s tenure as the general manager of the Chicago Cubs is his lust for outfielder Austin Kearns. Hendry repeatedly - and publicly - tried to acquire the then young stud from the Cincinnati Reds, only to be rebuffed by outrageous return demands.  ... (more) Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll ...

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bleachernation.com - 2 days ago
Rich Harden and Reed Johnson are Free Agents
— bleachernation.com — It certainly didn’t take long for Chicago Cubs pitcher Rich Harden and reserve outfielder Reed Johnson to file for free agency . Thursday, the day after the World Series concluded, was the first day that players could file for free agency - they have 15 days to do so. Harden and Johnson ... (more) Rich Harden and Reed Johnson are Free Agents

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Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official
bleachernation.com - 2 days ago
Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official
— bleachernation.com — The free agency classifications are out, and there are no surprises. Relievers John Grabow and Kevin Gregg are Type A free agents (first round compensation) and Rich Harden is a Type B free agent (sandwich pick compensation). These classifications are interesting in that they demonstrate the ... (more) Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official

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One Fewer Outfield Option: Jeremy Hermida to Red Sox
bleachernation.com - 2 days ago
One Fewer Outfield Option: Jeremy Hermida to Red Sox
— bleachernation.com — Apparently having your name attached to the Chicago Cubs as a possible offseason target is the kiss of death. First, Mark Teahen was dealt from the Kansas City Royals to the Chicago White Sox, and now Jeremy Hermida - also rumored as a Chicago Cubs target, should they successfully move Milton ... (more) One Fewer Outfield Option: Jeremy Hermida to Red Sox

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Mark Teahen to Chicago White Sox
bleachernation.com - 3 days ago
Mark Teahen to Chicago White Sox
— bleachernation.com — Don’t you hate when people do those misleading headlines? I can’t freaking stand it. So I refuse, even though this was a prime opportunity, given the Chicago Cubs previous involvement in Mark Teahen rumors. I could have said: “Mark Teahen is Coming to Chicago!” And ... (more) Mark Teahen to Chicago White Sox

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Actually, Ted Lilly Might Not Start Throwing Until March
bleachernation.com - 3 days ago
Actually, Ted Lilly Might Not Start Throwing Until March
— bleachernation.com — Updating a previous item, where it was thought that Chicago Cubs pitcher, coming off minor shoulder surgery, would begin throwing again in January - uh, he might not. Now, he’s not expected to start really throwing until March. How that makes a full-time return in April - at least not ... (more) Actually, Ted Lilly Might Not Start Throwing Until March

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Some Team Wins Some Series
bleachernation.com - 3 days ago
Some Team Wins Some Series
— bleachernation.com — Apparently there is still baseball going on, and some team won some kind of contest last night. It seems to be a big deal to some people. Frankly, I have no clue what they’re talking about. Go Cubs. Related posts: Sean Marshall Wins the Fifth Starter Spot, Aaron Heilman Wins, um, a ... (more) Some Team Wins Some Series

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Want to Go to the 2010 Cubs Convention? Act Fast! - Too Late!
bleachernation.com - 3 days ago
Want to Go to the 2010 Cubs Convention? Act Fast! - Too Late!
— bleachernation.com — I hope you weren’t planning on taking your time in purchasing passes for the 2010 Cubs Convention. The remaining passes for the 2010 Cubs Convention sold out in 15 minutes on Wednesday morning, the Cubs announced. The Cubs distributed more than 10,000 passes, many of which were ... (more) Want to Go to the 2010 Cubs Convention? Act Fast! - Too ...

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Surprise: Ted Lilly Has Shoulder Surgery
bleachernation.com - 3 days ago
Surprise: Ted Lilly Has Shoulder Surgery
— bleachernation.com — Well this sort of came out of nowhere: Chicago Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly had arthroscopic shoulder surgery (layman: diggin’ around in there) and debridement (layman: cleanin’ stuff up) yesterday. Some ongoing shoulder issues were known, but surgery was not previously discussed.  ... (more) Surprise: Ted Lilly Has Shoulder Surgery

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Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
bleachernation.com - 4 days ago
Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
— bleachernation.com — There are so many Chicago Cubs rumors to report in this post that you are hereby forewarned about the semi-stream of consciousness that will follow. ESPNChicago’s Bruce Levine recently held a chat, which produced a whole lot of Chicago Cubs rumor nuggety goodness. Here’s the ... (more) Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo

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Starlin Castro is on Fire - Literally - Ok, Not Literally
bleachernation.com - 4 days ago
Starlin Castro is on Fire - Literally - Ok, Not Literally
— bleachernation.com — At this time last year, shortstop Starlin Castro was considered a solid, but by no means studly, Chicago Cubs prospect. At present, it’s hard not to consider him the top prospect in the Chicago Cubs system. Starlin Castro hit his first homer and added a triple in the Mesa Solar ... (more) Starlin Castro is on Fire - Literally - Ok, Not Literally

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Cubs Not in on Studly Cuban Aroldis Chapman
bleachernation.com - 4 days ago
Cubs Not in on Studly Cuban Aroldis Chapman
— bleachernation.com — If you were hoping the Cubs would go after studly, young lefty Aroldis Chapman out of Cuba, you can stop. The likely top prize on the free agent market this year is going elsewhere. Speaking of free agents, nobody asked, but you can cross the Cubs off the list of teams interested in Cuban ... (more) Cubs Not in on Studly Cuban Aroldis Chapman

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Random Chicago Cubs Rumors: Power, Speed, Outfielder, Infielder, and Akinori Iwamura
bleachernation.com - 5 days ago
Random Chicago Cubs Rumors: Power, Speed, Outfielder, Infielder, and Akinori Iwamura
— bleachernation.com — Today marks the beginning of the Chicago Cubs’ organizational meetings in Arizona, which will last through Friday. The club will draw up plans for the offseason, and try to figure out a way to get the team back on track without spending much more money. Today’s Tribune article ... (more) Random Chicago Cubs Rumors: Power, Speed, Outfielder, ...

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Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Re-Enter the Rangers
bleachernation.com - 5 days ago
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Re-Enter the Rangers
— bleachernation.com — Just a few weeks ago, the beat writer for the Texas Rangers had some very strong words for those who suggested the Rangers may have some interest in bringing back Milton Bradley from the Cubs: it ain’t happenin’, stop thinking about it. Well, he’s changed his tune. The ... (more) Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Re-Enter the Rangers

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Cubs May Give John Grabow Two-Year Deal, Continue Streak of Reliever Obsession
bleachernation.com - 5 days ago
Cubs May Give John Grabow Two-Year Deal, Continue Streak of Reliever Obsession
— bleachernation.com — From the dawn of time - or the Jim Hendry era - the Chicago Cubs have been obsessed with signing aging middle relievers and set-up men to multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts. Scott Eyre, LaTroy Hawkins, Mike Remlinger, Mark Guthrie, Bobby Howry… the list goes on and on. And I ... (more) Cubs May Give John Grabow Two-Year Deal, Continue Streak ...

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Wrigley Field: All-Star Host in 2014?
bleachernation.com - 6 days ago
Wrigley Field: All-Star Host in 2014?
— bleachernation.com — Among the tall list of tasks for the Chicago Cubs’ new owner is a reported interest in bringing the All Star Game to Wrigley Field for the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field in 2014. The process, which involves a petition to the league, is expected to begin soon. “It would be ... (more) Wrigley Field: All-Star Host in 2014?

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bleachernation.com - 6 days ago
Tom Ricketts Has Many Off-Field Plans for 2010 and Beyond
— bleachernation.com — Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts offered his thoughts this weekend about plans for Wrigley Field, the surrounding area, and 2010 ticket prices. “We intend to preserve the ballpark and improve it,” Ricketts said. “It’s a special place, and hopefully, when we all bring ... (more) Tom Ricketts Has Many Off-Field Plans for 2010 and Beyond

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Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Milton Bradley to Toronto, Vernon Wells to Chicago
bleachernation.com - 7 days ago
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Milton Bradley to Toronto, Vernon Wells to Chicago
— bleachernation.com — The hottest Milton Bradley trade rumor making the rounds has the Chicago Cubs sending Bradley to the Toronto Blue Jays in a bad contract swap for outfielder Vernon Wells. “It’s early on, but we think this one has some legs,” said one Cubs official. “But they ... (more) Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Milton Bradley to ...

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