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Let's Make a Deal: Chicago Cubs-Philadelphia Phillies

20 Nov 2009 14:01:15 PST

Written by TAB BAMFORD
In the spirit of discussion, I present to you an idea for discussion: the Cubs should explore trading third baseman Aramis Ramirez to the Phillies. The young third baseman the Cubs picked up named Ryne Sandberg turned out pretty well.

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Why (And How) The Cubs Should Trade For Curtis Granderson

20 Nov 2009 08:41:59 PST

Written by Al
So a modified platoon of Granderson and Reed Johnson would be, in my opinion, the ticket to success for the Cubs outfield. I say "modified" because Johnson would also have to spell Fukudome in RF from time to time; on those days, Granderson would have to start in CF vs. LHP. Sam Fuld would stick w...

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Curtis Granderson may be sports' next big reality TV star

20 Nov 2009 07:26:01 PST

The multi-threat Granderson is no stranger to being in front of the camera. He served as TBS' in-studio analyst for two straight postseasons, as well as a color commentator for a TNA wrestling event in June.

Original story at Chicago Sun-Times .

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Cubs figure to be busy at Winter Meetings

20 Nov 2009 07:05:00 PST

Written by The Sports XChange
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry is trying to align his outfield pieces, but the puzzle is proving to be a difficult one.

Original story at InsideTheIvy.com .

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Podcast: 572 - The Cubs Close In On a Questionable Signing, Is Curtis Granderson This Year's Brian Roberts, Do the Cubs Need Big Personnel Changes or Slight Adjustments and More (November 19)

19 Nov 2009 14:18:30 PST

Written by hosts@cubscast.com
Episode: 572 - The Cubs Close In On a Questionable Signing, Is Curtis Granderson This Year's Brian Roberts, Do the Cubs Need Big Personnel Changes or Slight Adjustments and More (November 19) - Cubscast 2009 Season Podcasts - Cubscast.com - Hosted By: Lou, Sheps & Sneetch

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Cubs - once again putting the 'meh' in 're-meh-dial'

19 Nov 2009 12:04:59 PST

Written by Rob
John Grabow will not significantly impact the Chicago Cubs in 2010-11, unless of course it is a significantly negative impact. And even though 7 million dollars is a mind-blowing sum to you and me, to people like Tom Ricketts, Jim Hendry, and John Grabow, it is not so mind blowing. It is NOT i...

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Chicago Cubs news and blogs - November 23, 2009

23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Chicago Cubs news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs -- from FOXSports.com News for Cubs
• Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs -- from NBCSports.com: Baseball
• Cubs reach 2-year, $7.5M deal with lefty Grabow -- from FOXSports.com News for MLB
• Cubs reach 2-year, $7.5M deal with lefty Grabow -- from FOXSports.com News for Cubs
• Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs -- from MiamiHerald.com: Sports
• Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs -- from Kansas City Star: Baseball
• Cubs sign reliever Grabow to two-year contract -- from MLB Baseball News : CBSSports.com
• Cubs have high hopes for top prospect -- by Carrie Muskat from Chicago Cubs News
• Cubs figure to be busy at Winter Meetings -- from FOXSports.com News for Cubs
• Wood hosts event for children's hospital -- by Scott Merkin from Chicago Cubs News

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Cubs Trade Aaron Heilman To Diamondbacks

19 Nov 2009 09:52:18 PST

Written by Al
The Chicago Cubs today acquired left-handed pitcher Scott Maine and first baseman Ryne White from the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman. White is a native of Chicago and is a 2005 graduate of St. Rita of Cascia High School.

Original story at Bleed Cubbie Blue .

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Cubs announce 2010 Spring Training schedule

18 Nov 2009 22:01:00 PST

The Chicago Cubs announced their 35-game Spring Training schedule for the 2010 season. The club will play 15 home games at HoHoKam Park, 18 road games in Arizona (including a pair of games at Chase Field to close the exhibition schedule) and two games in Las Vegas against the Chicago White S...

Original story at Chicago Sun-Times .

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Opinion: Chicago Cubs' Fifth Rotation Slot Wide Open: Five Guys Who Fit the Mold

16 Nov 2009 23:23:29 PST

Written by Matt Trueblood
As the Cubs look toward 2010, General Manager Jim Hendry has to be pleased with the quartet he has assembled atop his starting rotation. In Ted Lilly, Carlos Zambrano, Ryan Dempster and Randy Wells, the Cubs have as deep a four-man staff as any in the National League, albeit not the most tale...

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Building a spreadsheet champion, 2010

16 Nov 2009 06:16:30 PST

Written by shawndgoldman
Let's start with the 2009 roster. The Cubs have already committed ~$122,658,333 to 10 players from 2009 plus Luis Vizciano: Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Zambrano, Aramis Ramirez, Kosuke Fukudome, Ryan Dempster, Derrek Lee, Ted Lilly, Milton Bradley, Jeff Samardzija, and Aaron Miles. Al pr...

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Podcast: 571 - Curtis Granderson Rumor Takes Off, Who If Anyone In the Cubs System is Untouchable, Randy Wells and Other ROY Candidates, and a Roundup of NL Central News (November 16)

16 Nov 2009 00:43:39 PST

Written by hosts@cubscast.com
Episode: 571 - Curtis Granderson Rumor Takes Off, Who If Anyone In the Cubs System is Untouchable, Randy Wells and Other ROY Candidates, and a Roundup of NL Central News (November 16) - Cubscast 2009 Season Podcasts - Cubscast.com - Hosted By: Lou, Sheps & Sneetch

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Chicago Cubs Notes, Quotes

13 Nov 2009 02:20:48 PST

LHP John Grabow appeared close to re-signing with the Cubs at the general managers meetings, but Cubs GM Jim Hendry still had more meetings scheduled with Grabow's agent. Grabow figures to be the top left-handed setup man to closer Carlos Marmol if the Cubs can get the deal done. Grabow appe...

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Rosenthal : Mets/Cubs/Jays Discuss Swap Of Onerous Contracts

09 Nov 2009 20:13:04 PST

Written by GC
While the Cubs’ hopes of sending Milton Bradley to Toronto have been noted previously, Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal today claims such a move, however unlikely, would involve Luis Castillo going to Wrigley and underachieving 1B Lyle Overbay becoming a member of the New York Mets.

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Opinion: Know Your Prospects: SS, Chicago Cubs, Starlin Castro

09 Nov 2009 11:27:11 PST

Written by Dylan Sharek
In the Florida State League All-Star Game, he went 4-for-4 with an inside-the-park homerun. Scouts immediately began the comparisons, ranging from Alfonso Soriano to Edgar Renteria. According to Baseball America , Andrus had:

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John Vitters, Chicago Cubs: Know Your Prospects

07 Nov 2009 12:16:30 PST

Written by Dylan Sharek
After the 2011 season, the Chicago Cubs will have to make a choice: keep third baseman Aramis Ramirez and purchase his club option for $16 million, or let him hit the market and buy the remainder of the contract for $2 million. That’s an $11.5 million decision the Chicago Cubs will have to make...

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Podcast: 568 - Type A Free Agents on the Cubs and what that Means, Joe Girardi v. Lou Piniella, and the Chances of Ronnie Woo Woo Getting a Sit-Down with the Cubs New Owners (November 6)

06 Nov 2009 14:24:36 PST

Written by hosts@cubscast.com
Episode: 568 - Type A Free Agents on the Cubs and what that Means, Joe Girardi v. Lou Piniella, and the Chances of Ronnie Woo Woo Getting a Sit-Down with the Cubs New Owners (November 6) - Cubscast 2009 Season Podcasts - Cubscast.com - Hosted By: Lou, Sheps & Sneetch

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Opinion: Ricketts on NPR

01 Nov 2009 13:43:17 PST

Written by Kurt
capitalize off the fame of the ballpark by selling naming rights you will face staunch opposition from the vast majority of the fans. They apparently don't realize that Wrigley Field was the first ballpark to be named after a brand.

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AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB Cubs should set sights on best pitching coach ever

21 Oct 2009 23:01:00 PDT

Written by BY MARK POTASH | Commentary
Now that the Cubs have signed the supposed best hitting coach in baseball in Rudy Jarmillo, maybe they can start thinking really big and go after a coach who can make an even bigger difference: Cardinals pitching guru Dave Duncan.

Original story at Chicago Sun-Times .

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The 2010 Offensive Puzzle: Who Fits?

07 Oct 2009 05:24:20 PDT

Written by DGU
Aramis Ramirez - For the past few years, even as other 3B have slipped in or out of this category, Aramis Ramirez has undoubtedly and consistently been a top 5 3B in the MLs. Since coming under Lou's tutelage, Ramirez has added more patience to his game, making him a more complete hitter, a...

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Some Postseason And 2010 Thoughts: Cubs vs. Reds Preview, Sunday 9/13, 1:20 CT

13 Sep 2009 03:31:02 PDT

Written by Al
Ted Lilly has faced the Reds only once this year -- on April 22 at Wrigley Field -- and pitched well, giving up only an unearned run in seven innings. The Cubs scored zero runs that day, however, resulting in a loss for Ted. Joey Votto has hit two HR off Ted in 16 career AB.

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Podcast: 555 - PBS Telethon: The Cubs Tie the MLB Record for Most Hits to Start a Game and Sweep the Pirates, a New Cubscast Bingo Game, Sell or Buy Discusses Team Needs for Next Year, Which Fanbase Suffers the Most, and the Soriano Surgery Question (September 9)

09 Sep 2009 16:16:12 PDT

Written by hosts@cubscast.com
Episode: 555 - PBS Telethon: The Cubs Tie the MLB Record for Most Hits to Start a Game and Sweep the Pirates, a New Cubscast Bingo Game, Sell or Buy Discusses Team Needs for Next Year, Which Fanbase Suffers the Most, and the Soriano Surgery Question (September 9) - Cubscast 2009 Season Podca...

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Opinion: GameCast: September 3rd vs. White Sox

03 Sep 2009 08:13:23 PDT

Written by Kurt
Derrek Lee - D.P.Lee has had a shockingly good season, and in the past week he's hit 3 homeruns, driven in 5 RBI, and is batting .360. He's joined in this surprisingly productive week by Milton Bradley, who also is batting .360 over the past week but with 2 more doubles and 2 fewer homeruns. Also ligh...

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Podcast: Spring Training Game Thread: White Sox vs. Cubs in Sin City

05 Mar 2009 11:00:00 PST

Written by thisyearcub
After dropping a heartbreaker (not really) in the ninth last night, the Chicago crosstown rivals are back at it again in Vegas and its tiny ballpark. And for the second straight day, it's on WGN. Hooray for televised spring training baseball!

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Podcast: Eddie Vedder's song pays tribute to Chicago Cubs

17 Sep 2008 23:18:48 PDT

Yeah, don't let them say that it's just a game. Well, I've seen other teams and it is never the same. When you go to Chicago, you're blessed and you're healed, The first time you walk into Wrigley Field. Heroes with pinstripes and heroes in blue, Give us the chance to feel like heroes do.

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Baseball Season Preview: Chicago Cubs [Baseball Season Preview]

25 Mar 2008 10:35:45 PDT

Written by Leitch
For the third consecutive season, we are proud to introduce the Deadspin Baseball Season Previews. Yes, baseball is awfully close now; heck, they're playing real games in Japan tomorrow. Today: The Chicago Cubs. Your author is Mike Bruno.

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