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 incentives based on games finished. Grabow would like a third-year vesting option added to the deal. ...
Cubs Discussing Contract With John Grabow
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The Cubs are still discussing a new contract with lefty reliever John Grabow, according to ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine. Levine says they're talking about a two-year deal in the $6.5-7.5MM range (plus incentives), with Grabow's agent pushing for a third-year vesting option. ...
Cubs Negotiating Multi-Year Deal With John Grabow
Bleed Cubbie Blue —
... Per Bruce Levine, the Cubs and John Grabow continue to discuss a possible multi-year contract:
Agent Paul Kinzer represents Grabow, who would be the team's left-handed set-up man and a possible back-up closer in the event Carlos Marmol is injured or needs a day off.
The two sides are talking about a two-year deal for anywhere between a total of $6.5 million and $7.5 million. Grabow's people would like a vesting option for a third year added to the contract.
This may be a pretty good ...
Cubbies Keep Busy During the Series
My Sports Rumors —
... Bruce Levin of ESPN Chicago said the two sides are nearing a contract extension. The snag is the number of years, the team is looking for a two-year deal while Grabow’s agent Paul Kinzer wants a vesting option for a third season. The numbers ($6.5 to $7.5 million over two years) sound like they’re a lock thou. There may be incentives included for games finished. ...
Cubs Rumor Mill: Iwamura, Bradley & Grabow
The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog —
I'm not sure I'll get an offseason potential target up yesterday, but with the World Series almost wrapping up and the Cubs organizational meetings next week, the rumor mill is beginning to warm up for the offseason. Let's blast through these real quick. - Bruce Levine reported that the Cubs and John Grabow are discussing a two year extension and the Trib concurs that it appears likely he'll be back with the Cubs next year. The two sides are talking about a two-year deal for anywhere between a total of $6.5 million and ...
Cubs May Give John Grabow Two-Year Deal, Continue Streak of Reliever Obsession
Bleacher Nation | Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary —
... The Cubs have exclusive negotiating rights with their own free agents until 10 days after the World Series, when eligible players can declare free agency. ESPN Chicago. ...
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Tuesday
A League of Her Own —
... Itching for a big signing? The best I can do this morning is to inform you that the Cubs are negotiating with John Grabow for a two-year deal in the $7.5 range. Really? We can't find something other than a medicore middle reliever to throw $6.5 million at? Wendell Kim? A third base coach? Again, I can't help but think of Milty's psychotherapy. . . ...
John Grabow and the Market for Left Handed Relief Pitchers
Jorge Says No! —
It looks like the Cubs are getting closer to locking up John Grabow. Take it away Bruce Levine: "Agent Paul Kinzer represents Grabow, who would be the team's left-handed set-up man and a possible back-up closer in the event Carlos Marmol is injured or needs a day off. The two sides are talking about a two-year deal for anywhere between a total of $6.5 million and $7.5 million. Grabow's people would like a vesting option for a third year added to the contract. Also, certain incentives will be built into the package that will include games ...
Cubs in contract talks with Grabow
Talking Chicago Baseball - A Cubs and White Sox MLB blog —
... According to this ESPNChicago.com article by the always reliable Bruce Levine, the Cubs are talking to John Grabow's agents about a multi-year contract. This is something that has been expected since before the end of the season, and I think is a sound move if it goes through. Grabow didn't allow a run in 25 of his 30 appearances as a Cub and showed an ability to keep the ball in the park (only 1 HR allowed in 25 IP). He has shown some durability while logging 72+ innings the last two years. Grabow certainly isn't flashy, but he is a decent ...
Cubs, Grabow talk-multi-year deal; Wait, you want to do what?
Cubbie Nation - Notes from the Front Office —
Filed:November 3rd, 2009
Cubs reliever John Grabow (Cubbie Nation/file)
Bruce Levine of ESPN 1000 is reporting that the Cubs and reliever John Grabow are in the mist of heavy talks for a multi-year deal. Levine reports that the offer is reportedly to be a $6.5 to $7.5 million pact, with a third year being a possibility.
Some people never learn. I expected the Cubs to make a meaningful offer to retain John Grabow, especially given that he was effective down the stretch for the Cubs. If at the end of the day, the ...
John Grabow......Why?
Thunder Matt's Saloon —
... According to Bruce Levine on ESPN 1000, the Cubs are working on signing lefty reliever John Grabow to a multi-year deal worth between $6.5 million and $7.5 million. ...
Link-O-Rama: Inge, Grabow, Strasburg, Gaga
Circling The Bases —
... yesterday to address chronic patellar tendinitis in both knees. He'll be shut down for about six weeks, but should have plenty of time to get healthy by spring training. Inge has one season and $6.6 million remaining on his contract. * Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com reports that the Cubs and impending free agent reliever John Grabow are working on a two-year contract worth around $7 million. Acquired from the Pirates at midseason, Grabow posted a 3.24 ERA and 16/12 K/BB ratio in 25 innings for the Cubs. His control is spotty, but Grabow has generally been a decent ...
Building A Cubs Champion: 2010 Edition
Bleed Cubbie Blue —
... . They get the minimum $400,000 each, leaving $15,750,000 for seven more pitchers. It was reported earlier this week that the Cubs are negotiating a two-year deal with John Grabow; reported figures are "between $6.5 and $7.5 million" for the two years. Let's assume for this post that it's in between, and Grabow gets $3.5 million for 2010. We've got $12,250,000 left and six spots to fill on the pitching staff. ...
