Starlin Castro is a Stud Cubs Prospect
bleachernation.com 10/20/2009 — If you follow the Chicago Cubs’ farm system at all, that shortstop Starlin Castro is getting hyped will be no surprise. All he’s done is play excellent defense at the most difficult defensive position, and hit very well as high as AA Tennessee - all while playing competition, on ...

Starlin Castro at Wrigley in 2010?
waxpaperbeercup.com 10/21/2009 — The latest rising star in the Cubs minor league system is 19 year old Starlin Castro . The shortstop from the Dominican Republic is turning heads in the Arizona Fall League. Castro is turning heads to the point where in the last two days there have ...

Another Look at Starlin Castro
chicagocubsonline.com 10/26/2009 — Starlin Castro has attracted a lot of attention in recent weeks. His play in the Arizona Fall League coupled with his 2009 campaign has moved the 19-year old shortstop up the Cubs' prospect list. A report from Cubs.com made the statement, " Starlin Castro is ready for the big leagues. "

Starlin Castro and Blake Parker are Rising Stars
bleachernation.com 28 days ago — The Arizona Fall League’s Rising Stars game was played yesterday - think of it as an All Star game, with the players selected out of a crop of very good prospects. So if you’re playing in this game, you’re probably a stud. Or, you’re an older guy who is maybe or maybe ...

Starlin Castro Superstar
waxpaperbeercup.com 10/22/2009 — The Starlin Castro love continues to come from the desert. This from the 4-letters Keith Law : Starlin Castro is a future star. He won’t turn 20 until March but was one of the best and most impressive hitters I saw in Arizona. He has ...

Chicago Cubs Are Over the Freaking Moon with Starlin Castro
bleachernation.com 9 days ago — It’s no secret that the Chicago Cubs love Starlin Castro, a 19 year old shortstop who was signed outside the draft a few years ago. But they apparently think they’ve got an Alex Rodriguez/Hanley Ramirez type on their hands, because they are seriously considering making room for him ...

2010 Cubs Top 15 Prospects
thecubreporter.com 27 days ago — Here are my “2010 Cubs Top 15 Prospects.” This is just my opinion based mostly on my own observations of the players, and I'm sure many of you have your own idea of who should be where. I probably tend to place greater weight on players at the higher levels because I believe it means something ...

A Big Opening Day for Starlin Castro
chicagocubsonline.com 10/14/2009 — The Mesa Solar Sox beat the Phoenix Desert Dogs 10-6 on Opening Day in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday. Starlin Castro , one of the Cubs' top prospects, drove in three and scored a run in the win. Castro was the Solar Sox designated hitter and finished the game 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run ...

Chicago Cubs Probably Staying in Mesa
bleachernation.com 10/27/2009 — There has been a great deal of talk about the Chicago Cubs heading to Florida for Spring Training starting in 2012, but in the end, it may be just talk. While a Collier County, Fla., group may well be serious in its effort to lure the Cubs away from Mesa, Ariz., the chances of the Cubs ...

Crystal Ballin'
thecubreporter.com 11/3/2009 — 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 ...

Rangers not ruling out reacquiring Milton Bradley — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB 11/4/2009
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 11/4/2009
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 ...

Chicago Cubs considering spring training move to Florida or within Arizona — ESPN.com - MLB 11/4/2009
Cubs owners considering sites in Florida, Arizona

Cubs LHP Lilly gets shoulder surgery (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 11/4/2009
Chicago Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly has had surgery on his left shoulder. The Cubs said the arthroscopy and debridement procedure performed Monday by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles revealed no major damage. The Cubs said they will determine after the ...

Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly has shoulder surgery — Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 11/4/2009
Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly might not be ready in time to start next season after having shoulder surgery yesterday in Los Angeles.