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November 9, 2009 8:20 am
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Ricketts would be wise to open up the wallet a bit to squeeze Figgins into the Cubs lineup. Solves the Cubs need for a leadoff hitter with speed and he's a switch hitter that can defensively handle CF. This article compares him to Brian Roberts and mentions Rob
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November 7, 2009 1:37 pm
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In case anyone didn't see that it was on. The rising stars game from the AFL will be on both MLBnetwork and MLB.com tonight at 8:15. Might be a good chance for some of you guys to get a look at Starlin Castro and Josh Vitters, amongst other
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October 19, 2009 9:01 pm
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They were saying on MLBTraderumors that Stephen Drew will probably be put on the trading block,so why not trade for Drew and move Theriot over to 2nd,Drew would add a left hand bat to the lineup.Then the Cubs could spend the money on decent bullpen help for the first time
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November 6, 2009 9:37 am
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Alright... First of all, enough already with all of these posts saying, oh, the Cubs should trade for Dan Uggla, or bring in a guy like Carl Crawford, thats just not going to happen. No team is
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November 5, 2009 8:59 pm
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The Cubs need to go after Dan Uggla to fill 2B. There are zero candidates available thru free agency that would fit what the Cubs need. Trade some young talent to the Marlins for Uggla and soon since
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October 31, 2009 1:46 pm
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This article was released this morning on MLBtraderumors.com and here's a quote...."It's early on, but we think this one has some legs," said one Cubs official. "But they aren't the only team we are talking with."
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November 7, 2009 12:08 am
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Did any body notice that the great and almighty Al Yellon of Bleed Cubbie Blue is on the Aaron Rowand bandwagon hardcore. His trade scenario is the best I have heard yet. He think the Cubs can trade
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November 7, 2009 10:23 am
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B.A. has started posting their team by team prospect list for 2010. So far only the Braves and Mets are listed, but the Cubs will be up on November 16.
My guess on their list is
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October 5, 2009 2:18 am
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As some of you may remember, I made this post last year in an attempt to put the Cubs in the best position possible heading into 2009 while staying within budget (I put the Cubs at $136 million under my plan, nearly $2 million less than their Opening Day payroll commitments). Hendry followed some of my recommendations (trading
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November 4, 2009 10:46 pm
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Per ESPN
Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Ted Lilly had art
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November 1, 2009 11:22 am
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We are all pretty well aware of the Cubs needs this off season (or at least what we assume them to be now). Lets play a game.
The Cubs needs are as follows:
- A centerfielder that can either bat lead off or be an RBI type guy
- A second baseman that can do the things above
- A shortst
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October 25, 2009 7:03 pm
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I have read numerous places that the Mets are interested in trying to move Carlos Beltran and the 36 million that is due to him over the next two years. It is also fairly publicized that they are one of the many teams that are interested in trading for
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October 22, 2009 9:24 pm
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We just signed Rudy Jaramillo to fill our vacant hitting coach spot yesterday. Would he be able to help Milton Bradley?
I see Bradley having a bounce back year. As a matter of fact, I see the entire Cubs team having a bounce back year. They took last yea
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October 28, 2009 3:23 pm
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Bruce Levine said this yesterday in his ESPN chat and Chris DeLuca confirmed it in his article today (though he wrote $143 million), leaving Jim Hendry roughly $8 million to work with after he tenders contracts to players currently on the active roster. My advice? Keep the payroll as low as possible and cut it, if at all possible. Learn from 2009 and leave yourself breathing room to menuver around
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October 4, 2009 8:11 am
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Today being the last day of the Cubs 2009 season, I've decided to celebrate by posting a few of the things that I think will happen this offseason. Feel free to bust me over the head for things you think I have wrong, but I expect hearty congratulations for the things I have right. Just kidding, but I think this will make for some good d
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