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Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
Chicago Cubs Rumors Out the Wazoo
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 ...
Cubs in contract talks with Grabow
talkingchicagobaseball.com — 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 ... (more) Cubs in contract talks with Grabow
The Search For a Fifth Starter: The Internal Options
talkingchicagobaseball.com — The affordable free agents are bad. the pitchers coming back in a potential Milton Bradley deal are bad too, but lucky for the Cubs we have one last place to look for our fifth stater. Luckily our internal options look strong and capable of getting the job done just as well as most of the names ... (more) The Search For a Fifth Starter: The Internal Options
Crystal Ballin'
Crystal Ballin'
thecubreporter.com — I would expect the following to happen over the next few weeks: 1. NO LATER THAN THE 4TH BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF WORLD SERIES : Clubs must decide whether to add any of their Rule 55 minor league free-agents to the 40-man roster. Probably the only Cubs candidate is RF ... (more) Crystal Ballin'
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