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chicagotribune.com - 15 days ago

Harden, Johnson not likely to return to Cubs

— chicagotribune.com — Free agents' contract situations a difficult fit for Cubs' plans > There's no question Rich Harden and Reed Johnson would prefer to return to the Cubs in ... (more) Harden, Johnson not likely to return to Cubs

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talkingchicagobaseball.com - 19 days ago

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

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thecubreporter.com - 19 days ago

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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ChicagoCubsOnline.com:  Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency

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Would actually hate to see RJ go... Love his hustle! RT: @wpbc: johnson and harden are FA's http://bit.ly/3DCYfv 16 days ago

Harden is pitching on borrowed time and Cubs still refused to trade him. Dumb. RT @wpbc: johnson and harden are FA's http://bit.ly/3DCYfv 16 days ago

RT @IowaCubs You know it's the offseason players file for free agency. R. Johnson, Harden, Gregg did so Thurs. http://tiny.cc/cS5ua 16 days ago

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Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency
ChicagoCubsOnline.com — ... As for Rich Harden , the Cubs should at least offer the right-hander arbitration ... Harden is projected to be a Type-B free agent which would give the Cubs a sandwich pick in next year's draft as compensation if Harden declines arbitration and signs elsewhere. Many feel it would take between $8 - $10 million to sign Harden for one-year and considering his injury history would be the smart move for any team ... Reed Johnson will not be classified as a Type A or Type B free agent. According to the report on Cubs.com , " Both Harden and Johnson could return, but it depends on ...

The Hot Stove is Here!
Talking Chicago Baseball - A Cubs and White Sox MLB blog — Baseball season is fun and all, except when the Yankees win, but it is almost as exciting when it ends because baseball offseason is one of the greatest things ever. Wild rumors, crazy free agent contracts, and plenty of great debate. At times, and especially if you are dumb enough to root for the Cubs, it is more fun than the season itself. This offseason will be no different. We've gotten a small taste with the Milton Bradley stuff, but that should explode in the next few days while the Cubs have their organizational meetings. Budget constraints might prohibit too much dipping into the free agent market, but you never know. Anyway, we are here to keep you up to date on the latest rumors as they ...

Aaaaand Here We Go…
Another Cubs Blog — The cap to one helluva busy day, MLB transaction-wise is, at least for Cub fans, the kickoff of the Cubs offseason, as Reed Johnson and Rich Harden filed for free agency: The Cubs’ Reed Johnson and Rich Harden didn’t waste any time. Johnson and Harden were among the 79 Major League players who filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day they were eligible to do so. So, there’s that. Harden is a Type B FA, meaning if the Cubs offer him arbitration (they won’t) and he declines (he probably wouldn’t), then is signed by another team, the Cubs would be due a sandwich pick in the draft.  Johnson is a Type ...