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Hendry’s drunk again
Hendry’s drunk again
desipio.com — We had heard rumors for a couple of weeks that the Cubs were “close” to re-signing lefty reliever John Grabow to a two year contract, and today, they did, and we found out how much 70 innings of sub 3.50 ERA will get if you’re ... (more) Hendry’s drunk again
Friday Night Fukudome: Grabow vs. Remlinger
Friday Night Fukudome: Grabow vs. Remlinger
hirejimessian.com — If there’s one thing Jim Hendry is terrific at doing is bidding against himself for the services of his target free agents and then grossly overpaying for them. As Dolan already pointed out , Hendry did it again with this week’s signing of John Grabow. I have nothing against Grabow. ... (more) Friday Night Fukudome: Grabow vs. Remlinger

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Friday Night Fukudome: Grabow vs. Remlinger
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Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Aaron, Go, Brah” Edition
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Cubs Sign John Grabow to Another Two Years
Aaron Heilman trade likely made John Grabow contract possible
espn.go.com — Offseason money issues are even affecting big-market teams such as the Chicago Cubs. With a projected $140 million payroll, general manager Jim Hendry was in a position where he had to move peripheral arbitration-eligible players in order to find ... (more) Aaron Heilman trade likely made John Grabow contract ...
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Aaron, Go, Brah” Edition
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Aaron, Go, Brah” Edition
hirejimessian.com — As our good friend Paul Sullivan pointed out in his Twitter feed , we’re finally down an Aaron (Heilman), and have only Miles left to purge. (HT: Luis) If I didn’t think Jim Hendry was going to trade Aramis, Marmol, Lee, Zambrano, and Lilly for Curtis Granderson, I might actually ... (more) Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Aaron, Go, Brah” ...
Cubs Sign John Grabow to Another Two Years
Cubs Sign John Grabow to Another Two Years
bleachernation.com — The deal hasn’t officially been announced yet, but it’s expected to be two years and $7.5 million. Hopefully Grabow turned a corner last year (as so many players do in their 30s…), and can be a successful staple at the back end of the Cubs’ pen this year. Related ... (more) Cubs Sign John Grabow to Another Two Years
Chicago Cubs Trade Aaron Heilman To Diamondbacks
Chicago Cubs Trade Aaron Heilman To Diamondbacks
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Late this afternoon, the Chicago Cubs traded RHP Aaron Heilman to the Arizona Diamondbacks for prospects Scott Maine (no relation to John of the New York Mets) and Ryne White. Can Cubs GM Jim Hendry get a do-over from the 2008/2009 offseason? (more) Chicago Cubs Trade Aaron Heilman To Diamondbacks
No Third Year for Grabow
feedproxy.google.com — The Cubs got a bit of a jump on the official opening of the Hot Stove League by re-signing lefty reliever, John Grabow to a 2-year, $7.5 million deal .  A lot of Cubs fans have greeted the news with the same amount of enthusiasm as one would expect from someone who won a dollar in the ... (more) No Third Year for Grabow
John Grabow is About to Get Paid
John Grabow is About to Get Paid
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs are on the verge of doing what they do so well in the Jim Hendry era: resigning the players they want to keep. Unfortunately, they’re also on the verge of doing what they do so crappily: signing middle relievers with short track records of success to contracts for too ... (more) John Grabow is About to Get Paid
Cubs About to Sign Grabow
talkingchicagobaseball.com — You know what every team in a financial jam is doing this offseason? Signing middle relievers to multi-year deals worth $7.5 million. What, you mean only the Cubs are doing that? Well it's true Bruce Levine is reporting that the Cubs expect to have the two-year deal done tomorrow, knocking off ... (more) Cubs About to Sign Grabow
Granderson Price Likely Too Steep for Cubs
Granderson Price Likely Too Steep for Cubs
blog.cubhub.net — Well meaning Cubs fans are loudly advocating the team to dump Milton Bradley and move to acquire Curtis Granderson to play center field and lead off for the 2010 Chicago Cubs. At first blush, perhaps that would be a fine swap. But realistically I just don’t see how it can happen without ... (more) Granderson Price Likely Too Steep for Cubs
OMGranderson Watch: The Cubs Would Be Nuts Not to Trade Starlin Castro for Curtis Granderson
OMGranderson Watch: The Cubs Would Be Nuts Not to Trade Starlin Castro for Curtis Granderson
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs are finally in a place, prospect-wise, where they can pick and choose what prospects they will consider trading for a clear upgrade on the big league club. That’s why it’s no surprise that reports have indicated repeatedly that the Cubs will not trade Starlin Castro ... (more) OMGranderson Watch: The Cubs Would Be Nuts Not to Trade ...
Millwood or Burrell for Bradley ... or None of the Above for the Cubs
Millwood or Burrell for Bradley ... or None of the Above for the Cubs
chicagocubsonline.com — Zack Grienke became the first Kansas City Royal since Brett Saberhagen in 1985 to win the AL Cy Young award on Tuesday . The NL and AL Managers of the Year will be announced on Wednesday . In between the debate and the rumors surrounding Curtis Granderson there is Milton Bradley . By all ... (more) Millwood or Burrell for Bradley ... or None of the Above ...
The Muskbox Has Delusions of Grandeur(son)
The Muskbox Has Delusions of Grandeur(son)
hirejimessian.com — You are in for quite a treat, loyal Muskboxers. I am pretty certain that this week’s Muskbox contains the most long-winded narrative answer to ever pour from the bun-based pencil of Carrie herself. I’ve been reading that the Tigers are putting Curtis Granderson on the trade ... (more) The Muskbox Has Delusions of Grandeur(son)
Award Week for MLB ... Busy Week for the Cubs?
Award Week for MLB ... Busy Week for the Cubs?
chicagocubsonline.com — Last week the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards were handed out and Carlos Zambrano won his third silver bat for being the best hitting pitcher in the National League . This week the majority of the BBWAA (Baseball Writers Association of America) awards will be handed out ... NL and AL ... (more) Award Week for MLB ... Busy Week for the Cubs?
Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll Find Out
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 ...
The short of it: GMs arrive
blogs.dailyherald.com — Spending the day and evening at the lovely O'Hare Hilton for the GM meetings. Spent many an hour here back in the 1990s covering baseball labor disputes. Anyway, Cubs GM Jim Hendry and Sox GM Kenny Williams arrived and did impromptu sessions. Also ... (more) The short of it: GMs arrive
 Jim Hendry says Cubs now are in good position to make moves
Jim Hendry says Cubs now are in good position to make moves
chicagotribune.com — Rangers v Angels Rangers' Marlon Byrd throws his helmet to the ground in frustration. ( Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images / September 28 , 2009 ) (more) Jim Hendry says Cubs now are in good position to make ...
Harden, Johnson not likely to return to Cubs
Harden, Johnson not likely to return to Cubs
chicagotribune.com — Free agents' contract situations a difficult fit for Cubs' plans > There's no question Rich Harden and Reed Johnson would prefer to return to the Cubs in ... (more) Harden, Johnson not likely to return to Cubs
Could Harden return to Cubs?
Could Harden return to Cubs?
chicagobreakingsports.com — Rich Harden pitches against the Reds in July. (Nancy Stone/Tribune) By Paul Sullivan It's a very small lobby at the O'Hare Hilton, and hard to miss anyone who walks by. But Cubs general manager Jim Hendry managed to not run into Rich ... (more) Could Harden return to Cubs?
Clear objective
espn.go.com — The Chicago Cubs ' main objective in the offseason is to improve the talent on the field and the character in the clubhouse. Both moves could be accomplished with a trade of Milton Bradley . Jim Hendry and assistant GM Randy Bush have been talking ... (more) Clear objective
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