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Is Geovany Soto Being Shopped?
chicagocubsonline.com — The 2008 NL Rookie of the Year is coming off a horrible season but is Jim Hendry shopping his catcher? According to a report from Baseball Prospectus on the eve of the GM Meetings in Chicago, " Catching has become an increasingly difficult position for teams to fill, yet there are some ... (more) Is Geovany Soto Being Shopped?
Castro and Parker Shine in Rising Stars Showcase
chicagocubsonline.com — Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game AFL West 8 - AFL East 7 WP - Michael Dunn (1-0) LP - Drew Storen (0-1, BS 1) Save - Craig Kimbrel (1) The MLB season may have come to an end Wednesday but some of the leagues brightest young stars have been participating in the AFL since October 13. ... (more) Castro and Parker Shine in Rising Stars Showcase
Weekend Update ... Talkin' Cubs Rumors
chicagocubsonline.com — The first two days of the off-season have seen quite a bit of movement across the league ... except for on the North Side of Chicago. The Cubs completed their organizational meetings on Friday in Arizona and other than Reed Johnson and Rich Harden declaring free agency, not much out of the ... (more) Weekend Update ... Talkin' Cubs Rumors
Rambling with Five Months to go until Opening Day
Rambling with Five Months to go until Opening Day
chicagocubsonline.com — As Harry used to say, hello again everybody. For a multitude of reasons, I have been away from the CCO for almost three months. I apologize for missing the last few CCO Radio installments of the season and for not being around to share my witty, intelligent and groundbreaking thoughts with you. ... (more) Rambling with Five Months to go until Opening Day
Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency
Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency
chicagocubsonline.com — According to a report on Cubs.com , Rich Harden and Reed Johnson were among the 79 players to file for free agency on Thursday. The Cubs have exclusive negotiating rights until November 20 to work out new contracts with all of their potential free agents ... Reed Johnson , Rich Harden , John ... (more) Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency
Will Lilly's Surgery Affect the Cubs' Off-Season?
Will Lilly's Surgery Affect the Cubs' Off-Season?
chicagocubsonline.com — Congratulations to the New York Yankees on their 27th World Series Championship. The 2009 season ended exactly one month after the Cubs campaign came to an end ... Warm up the oven, it's time for the Hot Stove Season. The 15-day free-agent filing period begins on Thursday ... teams have ... (more) Will Lilly's Surgery Affect the Cubs' Off-Season?
Left Shoulder Surgery for Ted Lilly
Left Shoulder Surgery for Ted Lilly
chicagocubsonline.com — According to a report from Paul Sullivan of the Tribune , Ted Lilly " underwent left shoulder arthroscopy on Tuesday " . The Cubs announced Lilly had the surgery on Wednesday and said the southpaw " will be ready to return sometime in April. " (more) Left Shoulder Surgery for Ted Lilly
A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
chicagocubsonline.com — The Cubs' organizational meetings are in full swing in Mesa. Tom Ricketts reportedly addressed his baseball staff for the first time and will meet with Mesa officials on Wednesday to discuss possible sites for the Cubs new facilities. A majority of the news ( and rumors ) around the Cubs is ... (more) A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
Let the Cubs Organizational Meetings Begin
Let the Cubs Organizational Meetings Begin
chicagocubsonline.com — The Cubs' organizational meetings begin Tuesday in Mesa, Arizona and run through Friday with more than ninety members of the Cubs' organization converging on Fitch Park ... from scouts to minor league coaches and coordinators to Oneri Fleita to Jim Hendry to Lou Piniella and his coaching staff. ... (more) Let the Cubs Organizational Meetings Begin
Cubs Talking Contract with John Grabow
Cubs Talking Contract with John Grabow
chicagocubsonline.com — According to a report from Bruce Levine , the Cubs are trying to lock-up John Grabow to a multi-year contract before the lefty reliever hits free agency . The Cubs and Grabow's agent, Paul Kinzer , are discussing a two-year deal worth between $6.5 million and $7.5 million ... that could include ... (more) Cubs Talking Contract with John Grabow
Back to Work for the Cubs
Back to Work for the Cubs
chicagocubsonline.com — While the Phillies and Yankees continue to battle it out to see which team wears the ring (Yankees up three games to one), the Chicago Cubs will get to work on the 2010 campaign this week. The Cubs' brass will hold their annual organization meetings in Mesa, the first with Tom Ricketts in ... (more) Back to Work for the Cubs
A Tip of the Cap
A Tip of the Cap
chicagocubsonline.com — As many of you know by now, Jim Kneisley (JimK) passed away on Thursday, October 29 . Jim was just 72 years old. Jim touched many of our lives here on a daily basis in his unique way, often putting a smile on my face seemingly when I needed it the most. We've lost one of the Faithful and an ... (more) A Tip of the Cap
Weekend Update ... Bradley to Toronto Denied
Weekend Update ... Bradley to Toronto Denied
chicagocubsonline.com — With the Ricketts Family finally taking control of the Chicago Cubs last week, " Movin' Milton " gained a lot of momentum on Saturday. As first reported by Bruce Levine last Tuesday , the Cubs and Toronto have had discussions about possible trades ... and according to Levine two of the names ... (more) Weekend Update ... Bradley to Toronto Denied
Will The Cubs Give Bradley Another Chance?
Will The Cubs Give Bradley Another Chance?
chicagocubsonline.com — Ryan Dempster told the Chicago Tribune the players would give Milton Bradley another chance. The Cubs are not going to " give Bradley away for nothing and pay the majority of the $21 million left on his contract " according to the Tribune . (more) Will The Cubs Give Bradley Another Chance?
The Ricketts Family is the Owner of the Chicago Cubs
The Ricketts Family is the Owner of the Chicago Cubs
chicagocubsonline.com — Friday was a big day for the Chicago Cubs ... The Ricketts Family is now in charge. The Ricketts Family met the Chicago Media and fan base for the first time as owners of the Chicago Cubs on Friday morning. Mr. Ricketts began the press conference by saying, " After three long years, we are ... (more) The Ricketts Family is the Owner of the Chicago Cubs
Time to Meet the Cubs New Boss
Time to Meet the Cubs New Boss
chicagocubsonline.com — Tom Ricketts and his family will be formally introduced Friday during a press conference at Wrigley Field that begins at 11:00am C.S.T. WGN TV, Comcast SportsNet and CLTV will carry the press conference live as Mr. Ricketts addresses the media for the first time as the Chairman of the Board ... (more) Time to Meet the Cubs New Boss
Cubs Rumors on the Table
Cubs Rumors on the Table
chicagocubsonline.com — While the Phillies and Yankees battled in game one of the Fall Classic, the rumor mill continued to pickup speed for the Chicago Cubs. Jim Hendry and his staff will receive direction from Tom Ricketts next week in Mesa during the organizational meetings ... Mr. Ricketts is expected to reveal ... (more) Cubs Rumors on the Table
Day One of the Ricketts Regime
Day One of the Ricketts Regime
chicagocubsonline.com — It took two years, six months and twenty-five days but the Chicago Cubs finally have an owner and today is the Ricketts Family first full day at the helm. Tuesday officially ended Tribune Co.'s 28-year run as the owner of the Chicago National League Ball Club ... on June 16, 1981 Tribune Co. ... (more) Day One of the Ricketts Regime
From the Wire...Ricketts Officially Takes Over Cubs
From the Wire...Ricketts Officially Takes Over Cubs
chicagocubsonline.com — According to reports from the Chicago Tribune, the Ricketts Family officially took over control of the Chicago Cubs Tuesday morning. As expected, the final hurdle in the bankruptcy case passed through on Monday. Tom Ricketts is expected to be formally announced during a press conference on ... (more) From the Wire...Ricketts Officially Takes Over Cubs
Another Look at Starlin Castro
Another Look at Starlin Castro
chicagocubsonline.com — Starlin Castro has attracted a lot of attention in recent weeks. His play in the Arizona Fall League coupled with his 2009 campaign has moved the 19-year old shortstop up the Cubs' prospect list. A report from Cubs.com made the statement, " Starlin Castro is ready for the big leagues. " (more) Another Look at Starlin Castro
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