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Cubs could fit Roberts into plan
The latest name to crawl across the Cubs' radar screen is Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts, a two-time All-Star who would cost them a couple of top prospects in return.
Chicago Tribune
Winter Meetings whispers
What exactly might the Cubs or White Soxor some other interested teambe getting if they sign Japan's Kosuke Fukodome?
Chicago Tribune
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Cubs report: Inside pitch
The Cubs have been staying out of the news limelight since they were swept in the National League Division Series.
Cubs report: Roster
Most of the Cubs' top players are locked into expensive contracts, so it's going to be tough to see a flurry of offseason activity regarding impact players. General manager Jim Hendry was planning for...
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More than ever, AL in a league of its own
AL teams are snatching up the top free agents and trading for NL stars. That's only going to increase league disparity, says Joel Sherman.
Winter Meetings: The latest from Day 3
As the stalemate lingers in the Red Sox's pursuit of Twins left-hander Johan Santana, the possibility increases that other teams could enter the mix.
Cards turn to Dodgers in Rolen talks
The Dodgers are now the team in hottest pursuit of Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen, according to major-league sources, but the situation remains fluid.
Notebook: Bedard grabbing some attention (SportingNews.com)
Gerry Fraley catches you up on the most interesting developments and activity from the winter meetings on Wednesday.
Prior won't become a Padre (Yahoo! Sports)
Talks between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres over right-hander Mark Prior have apparently cooled.
Tigers reach preliminary agreement with Marlins to acquire Cabrera and Willis (AP)
One swift move, two new stars. The Detroit Tigers are loading up for another run at the World Series, this time with Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis. Detroit reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday to acquire Cabrera and Willis from the Florida Marlin...
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Price of Fukudome keeps going higher
The Cubs made one minor trade and continued to shop Mark Prior on Tuesday, but it was what other teams did that might have a greater impact on the team's offseason plans. When the Kansas City Royals signed Jose Guillen to a stupefying three-year, $36 mill...
Cubs trade for Braves' reliever Jose Ascanio
span class=redtextb id=redUpdated 10:06:/b/spanThe Cubs traded relief pitcher Will Ohman and recently acquired infielder Omar Infante to the Atlanta Braves for right-handed reliever Jose Ascanio, according to a source.
Cubs out front in Fukudome chase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Whether the White Sox are serious about Japanese free agent Kosuke Fukudome, the Cubs remain the team to beat for the services of Japan's top hitter.
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Cubs could fit Roberts into plan
The latest name to crawl across the Cubs' radar screen is Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts, a two-time All-Star who would cost them a couple of top prospects in return.
Winter Meetings whispers
What exactly might the Cubs or White Soxor some other interested teambe getting if they sign Japan's Kosuke Fukodome?
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The Cubs Say Goodbye To Will Ohman
Filed under: Chicago, Braves, Cubs, MLB TransactionsAs we all sit around and wait for the blockbuster deals involving Johan Santana and Miguel Cabrera to take place, there have been a couple of smaller trades going down the last few days.Just this morning...
Why Kaz Matsui May Have Been Important to the Cubs After All
Filed under: Chicago, Cubs, NL Central, MLB RumorsIf you've been paying attention, I've been hammering away on Kaz Matsui pretty good this off-season. It's not because I have anything personal against Matsui. Before this post-season he was just another fa...
The Dugout: Prior Engagement
Filed under: Chicago, New York, Yankees, Cubs, AL East, NL Central, The DugoutBasebally season hasn't been over for very long, but I know Spring Training is truly on its way when I get to start writing Dugouts about where Mark Prior is supposed to be goin...
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Your Day 3 Rumor Thread
Its been eerily quiet so far from Nashville, either the reporters or GMs or both are still in post-hangover mode.
The only rumor so far comes from our very own Cubnut, who has a pal in Japan that told him that the media there is reporting that the Cubs an...
Day 2 Evening Rumors
- Jerry Crasnick seems to think the Cubs are seeking 2 left-handed OF bats. He says the Cubs have inquired about Geoff Jenkins and there are some in the organization that want the Cubs to pursue Chone Figgins. He speculates that the Angels might ask for A...
Day 2 Rumor Roundup
4:31 PM CST: The Cubs are among 8-10 teams interested in Erik Bedard..talk about an ambigous rumor. The Boston Globe reports that Hendry and MacPhail had lunch today as well. No word though on what they ordered.
2:22 PM CST: - Olney reporting that the Ran...
Wednesday Afternoon Stuff You May Have Missed
Here are a few notes from today that are either pertinent to the Cubs, interesting, or just plain weird: Jose Guillen may be suspended for HGH use: The Major League Baseball Players Association is negotiating with MLB officials on a possible 10- to 15-day...
The BCB Hanukkah Song
by request, and with absolutely NO apologies to Adam Sandler Put on your yarmulka, here comes Hanukkah It's so much fun-akkah to celebrate Hanukkah Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights. When you fe...
Mark Cuban, Redux
Today's Winter Meetings rumors are covered quite well in cwyers' early morning diary; go there for a summary, various news links and discussion. Mark Cuban was in town for the Mavs/Bulls game last night, and naturally, that fueled some MSM articles about...
Infante Gone (And Ohman, Too)
Apparently Omar Infante was not meant to wear a Cubs' uniform after all. Off to Atlanta he goes, along with the out-of-favor Will Ohman. In exchange, the Cubs get 22-year-old right-handed relief pitcher Jose Ascanio. Ascanio had a 2.54 ERA in 78 innings i...
Astros Save Cubs From Matsui
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports that Kaz Matsui is about to sign a three-year, $15M contract with the Houston Astros, even though the Cubs made him a similar offer. I understand that Matsui is a fine fielder (quite good, in fact, according to Baseba...
TV listings for Cubs fans...December 2007
Comcast sports net Chicago is re-airing a Cubs game from June 25:
Holiday Diamond Classics
"2007: Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs" From June 25, 2007.
Sunday, December 9
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, CSNCH
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com
Click here if you want...
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