blogs.dailyherald.com - 11/21/2008
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Before I left for a week’s vacation, I told a few of you guys to get a few things done with the Cubs. Lo and behold, they trade for Kevin Gregg, bid goodbye (for now) to Kerry Wood and re-sign Ryan Dempster. Good work, guys.
Now we look forward to the winter meetings, which begin in two and ...
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
chicagotribune.com - 11/15/2008
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chicagotribune.com —
Hendry hedges his bets in case Dempster bolts
> One day after severing ties with closer Kerry
Wood, the Cubs began exploring Friday the possibility of signing left-hander Randy ...
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Cubs interested in Johnson, a 1-year fix?
kansascity.com - 11/18/2008
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End of the Week Dis-N-Dat....Cubs Rumors Edition
ChicagoCubsOnline.com —
... confirmed the Cubs interest in Rafael Furcal but they might have to " act quickly " because one team has a 3-year, $39 million dollar offer on the table for Furcal . Bruce Miles does not think the Cubs can afford Furcal despite the fact he " would solve the Cubs' leadoff situation, and he's a better fielder than is Ryan Theriot. " Raul Ibanez The Cubs are among five teams (Mets, Cardinals, Braves and Mariners) that have Raul Ibanez " at the top of their position player shopping lists " ...
Friday Headlines/Open Thread
A League of Her Own —
Let's go to Norway! Mr. Miles takes a look at what's next
From the Daily Herald:
Mark Teahen: Reports, coming initially out of KC, had the Cubs interested in trading for the left-handed hitting Teahen, who can play both outfield corners as well as first and third base, where he could spell Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez from time to time. The Cubs do like Teahen, but I'm told his name isn't as hot as has been played. (Let's remember that we hear about trade rumors all the time, and then ...
Clevenger's Success, Donald Veals Omission, and More
VFTB —
... team declines, the player may be demoted to the minor leagues. I don't expect Veal to make an impact enough for a team to be able to keep him on the roster for the entire season, primarily due to some of the command issues that have plagued him throughout his career, forcing his start to be short. If you're a team desperate for pitching, you may want to take a flyer on him, but I don't expect him to stick. I anticipate seeing him back in the system for us next year. Bruce Miles mentioned that the reason the Cubs felt confident in dealing ...
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