Brian Roberts has reportedly been shipped to the Cubs. Was this effecting the Mariners pursuit of Erik Bedard? Yes, indeed. Inside I discuss why, and that you shouldn't believe the rumors that the Orioles and Mariners are no longer speaking.
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Looks like this deal could be may very soon."The feeling among major league executives is soon, and a lot. Don't be surprised if the trade is finalized later this week -- perhaps even Wednesday -- and the deal includes pitchers Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher and Ronny Cedeno."Looks to be a steep   more...
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Remember all of those incredibly talented young pitchers in 2006? Justin Verlander and Jared Weaver proved not only to be two of the best pitchers on their team, but two of the best in the entire league. Anibal Sanchez threw a no-hitter and Jonathon Papelbon almost won a Cy Young as the closer of   more...
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According to several well respected sources, the Chicago Cubs have offered the lefty Lilly a 4 year deal worth 32 million dollar. Apparently there is still some negiotating over the money and Ted will probably wiggle a few more million out especially with other teams still interested in him.
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Billy Petrick6′6240lbsR/RMorris, IL (Morris High School)In this installment of Cubshub's Scouting Reports, we'll look at one of the recent kids to get a cup of coffee, Billy Petrick (pronounced Pet-Rick). Petrick is a former top pitching prospect who encountered shoulder problems halfway   more...
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Hey sports junkies! This column is dedicated to bringing you the latest information on who's hot and who's not in the fantasy sports world. The "Studs" are the players that you should consider adding off of the free agent wire or acquiring via a trade. The "Duds" are those players that you should   more...
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When the Cubs started to lay out the money this offseason, first on Ramirez then on Soriano and Lilly. It started to look like the organization was shedding it's Ebenezer Scrooge ways and spending a little more freely than in the past. Then came the signing of the 28 year old former Saint Louis   more...
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The Cubs resigned Jon Lieber, but GM Jim Hendry said that wasn't enough arms and is looking at heading to India to pick up more arms for his rotation
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A couple of our esteemed correspondents attended the Cubs Media Social last Friday, which kicks off the annual Cubs Convention. Check out their accounts with such Cub greats as Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Jody Davis, and of course, Thunder Matt Murton.
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Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth got 3 hits and drove in 4 runs, leftfielder Pat Burrell smacked 3 hits including a solo homer, his 15th and catcher Chris Coste also got 3 hits as the Phils built a 7-1 lead only to see the Chicago Cubs get 6 of the runs back. But the Phillies finished with a   more...
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One of the main reasons why Hendry was inserted into the General Manager position was for his knowledge of our system and prospects, as he was in charge of our drafts from 96-02, and responsible for much of the minor league stockpile we acquired through the draft and foreign free agency. Under   more...
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The Chicago Cubs erased a 3-2 Phillies lead by scoring 3 runs in the 6th inning and 2 more insurance runs in the 7th as the injury-depleted Phillies were beaten by a 7-3 score in the 2nd of their 4 game series.Despite losing, the Phillies lost no ground to the NL East 1st place Mets who lost a 13   more...
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Recently the Chicago Cubs have been doing much more to spark positive conversation. They have won 6 of their last 9 which isn't incredibly good but at least they are sticking around in the NL Central. With the Brewers losing 19 of their last 29 it seems that Chicago still has a very good chance to   more...
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With the game tied at 4-4 in the 9th inning, Phillies reliever Brett Myers gave up a double to Cubs rightfielder Matt Murton, wild-pitched him to 3rd base, walked the next two htters, got the 1st out and then threw a wild-pitch to pinch hitter Cliff Floyd scoring Murton as the Cubs beat the Phils   more...
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Raul Ibanez could be on the move this offseason. The Cubs and Indians are favorites.
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