msn.foxsports.com - 11/18/2008
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The Cubs are close to re-signing free-agent right-hander Ryan Dempster to a four- year contract, according to major-league sources.
suntimes.com - 11/18/2008
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suntimes.com —
The Cubs have reached agreement on a multiyear
contract with free agent pitcher Ryan Dempster, and the...
two-time All-Star is expected to sign the deal today, according to multiple sources. It's expected to be a four-year deal worth at least $52 ...
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Ryan Dempster close to re-signing with Cubs
sports.espn.go.com - 11/18/2008
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sports.espn.go.com —
The Cubs are close to signing right-handed pitcher
Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract, and an agreement...
could be announced as early as Tuesday afternoon, according to a baseball source.
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Source: Cubs, Dempster close in on 4-year deal
docksquadsports.com - 11/19/2008
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Cubs Close To Re-Signing Dempster
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs are close to re-signing Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract. Depending on their ownership situation, the Cubs may still pursue Jake Peavy or Randy Johnson. They could also be in the mix for Rafael Furcal.
From the Wire....Dempster Resigns with Cubs
ChicagoCubsOnline.com —
... According to a report from Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs are close to resigning Ryan Dempster to a 4-year deal believed to be worth "slightly more than $50 million dollars." Bruce Levine mentioned last Saturday that he believed the Cubs offer to Dempster to be 4 years and $52 million dollars. ...
Cubs/Dempster close
Beyond the Box Score —
Cubs/Dempster close
4 years ~50 mil.
Starting Pitcher: Five Years of A.J. Burnett?
MetsBlog.com —
Last week, the Cubs offered free-agent Ryan Dempster a four-year deal worth roughly $40 million, which he turned down, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com.
Today, at FoxSports.com, Rosenthal reports the two sides are discussing a new four-year deal, ‘now worth slightly more than $50 million.’
Similarly, at SI.com, Jon Heyman says the Cubs and Dempster are making progress in talks to keep the pitcher in Chicago.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are preparing a similar four-year, $54 million deal for free-agent A.J. Burnett, reports MLB.com.
However, the Yankees are prepared to offer Burnett a ...
The Ryan Dempster Era Will Continue
The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog —
UPDATE: Here are the contract terms according to SI.com: $8 Million in 2008 with a $4M bonus ($12M total). $12.5M in 2010, $13.5 M in 2011 and a 2012 $14M player option which is almost a guarantee to be picked up. And as I mentioned earlier, I'm about 90% certain he's earned 10/5 no-trade rights. ...
CUBS, DEMPSTER CLOSE TO NEW DEAL
Zoner Sports —
Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports that Ryan Dempster and the Cubs are close to a 4-year deal.
The Cubs, moving to address one of their offseason priorities, are close to re-signing free-agent right-hander Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract, according to major-league sources.
The deal will be worth slightly more than $50 million, sources said.
The return of Dempster would not necessarily make the Cubs less likely to trade for Padres right-hander Jake Peavy, sign free-agent lefty Randy Johnson or pursue any other player.
I suppose if I was the GM I would re-sign him too. The ...
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mlbtraderumors.com 11/18/2008 — According to Ken Rosenthal , the Cubs are close to re-signing Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract. Depending on their ownership situation, the Cubs may still pursue Jake Peavy or Randy Johns on. They could also be in the mix for Rafael ...
Cubs Poised To Re-Sign Ryan Dempster
umpbump.com 11/19/2008 — Prior to this season, the knock on Ryan Dempster has been his control. For his career, he’s handed out 707 free passes in 1425 innings. That’s 4.47 walks per nine innings, which is pretty much unacceptable.
But his 2008 performance has ...
Cubs - Signed Dempster
baseballthinkfactory.org 11/19/2008 — Chicago Cubs - Signed P Ryan Dempster to a 4-year contract.
The signing still isn't official and the contractual terms haven't been reported other than something in the $12-$14 million a year range.
If you told me a year ago that the Cubs would do ...
What’s with the Ryan Dempster Love?
sabernomics.com 11/19/2008 — I don’t have much to say here except that I can’t believe all the talk I’m reading about Ryan Dempster . Sure, he’s a valuable major-league pitcher who had a good season in 2008. Are teams really thinking this guy is a ...
Ryan Dempster-One and Done?
fantasypros911.com 1/5/2009 — Ryan Dempster is one of the more controversial starting pitchers heading into '09 drafts. Can Dempster come close to his '08 numbers or was '08 a fluke season?
Transaction Analysis: Ryan Dempster back to the Cubs
blogs.trb.com 11/18/2008 — What an odd trajectory Ryan Dempster's career has had. Check it out here. The right-hander has gone from very good starting pitcher, to bad starting pitcher, to decent closer, to, in 2008, excellent starting pitcher. Alas, timing is everything. Wow....
Padres not ruling out Braves for Peavy —
Major League Baseball News 11/18/2008
With the Cubs signing Ryan Dempster to a four-year deal on Tuesday, the Padres' latest trade partner for Jake Peavy might no longer be in the market. That means, GM Kevin Towers says, that the Padres might revisit the Braves for a possible deal.