Are the Cubs Interested in Jacoby Ellsbury? And Other News and Rumors
The biggest Cubs’ rumor to come out of Orlando on the final day of the GM Meetings on Wednesday was courtesy of Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Feinsand reported the market on Jacoby Ellsbury...
View ArticleSamardzija Rumors Heating Up and Other Cubs News and Notes
The Cubs’ front office spent a majority of the week in Orlando laying groundwork on possible trades and free agent signings. With the GM Meetings in the rearview mirror, the front office has roster...
View ArticleKris Bryant Wins AFL MVP and Cubs Continue to Explore Options
Weekend Update The Arizona Fall League wrapped up the 2013 season on Saturday with Mesa losing 2-0 to Surprise in the Championship game. But before the contest, Kris Bryant received the Joe Black Award...
View ArticleCubs Looking for a Southpaw and Other News, Notes and Rumors
Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have been upfront about their desire to add pitching to the roster this winter. The Cubs are thought to be looking at starters Scott Baker, Josh Johnson and Phil Hughes while...
View ArticleThe Rumors Continue and Other Cubs News and Notes
Now that the Cubs have hired a majority of Rick Renteria’s coaching staff, the front office’s attention should turn to the big league roster. With the Winter Meetings in Orlando just over two weeks...
View ArticleUpdating Samardzija, Tanaka, the Posting System and Other Cubs News and Notes
After a rather busy weekend, the Jeff Samardzija rumors quieted down on Monday. Jed Hoyer reiterated the team’s desire to sign Samardzija to a contract extension, and he explained the team is staying...
View ArticleCubs Add Catching to Roster, Keep Listening to Offers for Jeff Samardzija
The Cubs added a much-needed catcher to the big league roster on Tuesday when they acquired George Kottaras from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations. The veteran catcher is penciled in as...
View ArticleCubs Could Wait to Deal Samardzija Until Later in the Off-Season and Other...
The Jeff Samardzija rumors went into a different direction on Friday. Reports earlier in the week remained consistent that Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer were listening to offers for Samardzija. A report...
View ArticleThe Samardzija Rumors Continue and Other Cubs News and Notes
Weekend Update After a rather quiet holiday weekend, the Cubs figure to be very busy over the next seven days leading up to Baseball’s Winter Meetings (Dec. 9-12). Monday is the deadline for teams to...
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