Jeff Samardzija to Mexico
bleachernation.com 10/10/2009 — Jeff Samardzija, a candidate to join the Chicago Cubs’ rotation next year, is headed off to Mexico to play winter ball. The Cubs are hoping he can continue to develop, and will put himself in a much better position to compete for a rotation spot than he was this year. Jeff Samardzija ...

The Arizona Fall League
talkingchicagobaseball.com 10/10/2009 — A look at the Cubs prospects playing in the AFL this year

MLB whispers: Dusty, he gone?
chicagotribune.com 10/10/2009 — Dusty Baker may not be as safe in Cincinnati as the Reds' strong finish would suggest. ... Another former Cubs manager, Don Baylor, is being mentioned as a candidate for the vacancy in Houston.

9th Inning PH HR Drives Cubs to Victory
thecubreporter.com 10/10/2009 — Richard Jones slammed a pinch-hit tie-breaking home run over the RF fence with one out in the top of the 9th, and the Cubs held-on to defeat the Angels 2-1 in AZ Instructional League action at Diablo Park Field #3 in Tempe this morning. Jones, the Cubs 2009 9th round selection out ...

Twitter / Tim Brown: Rays will only consider ac ...
twitter.com 10/10/2009 — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! White Rays will only consider acquiring Bradley if Cubs eat so much salary Rays could release him at any time without financial hit. 10:52 AM Oct 9th from web TBrownYahoo Tim Brown Footer 2009 Twitter About Us ...

Three takes on the Cubs — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 10/9/2009
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Arizona tribe pitches Cubs for spring training — chicagotribune.com - Sports 10/9/2009
An Indian tribe in Arizona is making a pitch to the Chicago Cubs to move their spring training sit.

Ariz. tribe makes pitch to Cubs for spring training — SI.com - MLB 10/9/2009
MESA, Ariz. (AP) -- An Indian tribe in Arizona is making a pitch to the Chicago Cubs to move their spring training site.

Cubs Fans: Did You Watch John Lackey Last Night? — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/9/2009
Last night the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox to begin their Divisional Series in California. Starting the game for the Angels was their ace, John Lackey, who happens to be a free agent in five weeks. He threw 7.1 scoreless innings, ...

Chicago Cubs file for Ch. 11 to speed team's sale — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 10/12/2009
The Chicago Cubs baseball team is seeking Chapter 11 protection, a step that will allow its corporate parent to hand the team to new owners. The team filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on Monday. The move was anticipated as the Tribune Co. looks to ...