Cubs Talking Contract with John Grabow
chicagocubsonline.com 26 days ago — 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 ...

Cubs Discussing Contract With John Grabow
mlbtraderumors.com 25 days ago — 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 ...

Only the Cubs would spend this much for Grabow
tireball.com 25 days ago — The have’s and have not’s figure to only become more obvious this off season and the first sign may have already happened. If the reports are correct the Chicago Cubs have resigned reliever John Grabow to a deal worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $6.5 to $7.5 million plus incentives for ...

Cubs, Grabow talk-multi-year deal; Wait, you want to do what?
cubbienation.net 25 days ago — 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 ...

Cubs May Give John Grabow Two-Year Deal, Continue Streak of Reliever Obsession
bleachernation.com 25 days ago — From the dawn of time - or the Jim Hendry era - the Chicago Cubs have been obsessed with signing aging middle relievers and set-up men to multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts. Scott Eyre, LaTroy Hawkins, Mike Remlinger, Mark Guthrie, Bobby Howry… the list goes on and on. And I ...

Baseball Beat with Bruce Levine - Cubs begin talks with Grabow - ESPN Chicago
espn.go.com 9/15/2009 — According to major league sources, the Cubs have begun talks with left-handed pitcher John Grabow on a two-year contract extension. Grabow can become a free agent in November, but the Cubs hold exclusive negotiating rights with him until free agency ...

Cubs Rumor Mill: Iwamura, Bradley & Grabow
thecubreporter.com 25 days ago — 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 ...

Back to Work for the Cubs
chicagocubsonline.com 26 days ago — 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 ...

Crystal Ballin'
thecubreporter.com 25 days ago — 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 ...

Cubs Talking Extension with Grabow
chicagocubsonline.com 9/15/2009 — According to a report from Bruce Levine , the Cubs have begun talking with John Grabow about a two-year extension . Grabow will become a free agent at the end of the season. The Cubs see John Grabow as the primary left-handed setup man to Carlos Marmol next year. Lou Piniella indicated on ...

Atlanta Braves Baseball: Milton Bradley a Brave? — Bleacher Report - MLB 25 days ago
I know, I know. It's a crazy headline. Chicago Cubs fans everywhere are rejoicing! The fact is that the latest scourge on their beloved franchise is about to be no more. Problem is Bradley, prior to the '09 season, signed a nice fat $30 ...

Chicago Cubs, John Grabow Talk Multi-Year Deal; Wait, You Want to Do What? — Bleacher Report - MLB 25 days ago
Filed: November 3rd, 2009   Bruce Levine of ESPN 1000 is reporting that the Cubs and reliever John Grabow are in the midst 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 ...

Rangers not ruling out reacquiring Milton Bradley — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB 24 days ago
Sporting News staff reports The Texas Rangers' Web site reported that the team has not ruled out reacquiring outfielder Milton Bradley in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Texas scored ...

Clint Hurdle expected to be Rangers' hitting coach — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB 24 days ago
Sporting News staff reports The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle will be the Rangers' new hitting coach. Hurdle was one of four finalists for the ...

Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly has shoulder surgery — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 24 days ago
Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly might not be ready in time to start next season after having shoulder surgery yesterday in Los Angeles.