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Cubs’ Brass Cleared In 2008 Red Sox PED Story

In case you missed the latest, Curt Schilling was offered PEDs to help overcome an injury in 2008 while he was a member of the Red Sox organization. That organization was also employing  Cubs GM Jed…Read More

Cubs’ GM Jed Hoyer Speaks: Alfonso Soriano

Normally I wouldn’t publish a column based solely on one quote, but it’s one of fairly significant importance. Jed Hoyer, during a press conference, spoke about his thoughts on Alfonso Soriano.…Read More

No Last Minute Christmas Shopping for the Cubs

While a many of those gearing up for the holidays are trying to squeeze in some last minute shopping, yours truly included, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer are two people that will not be. That is not to say…Read More

Cubs Trying to Address Bullpen: Jason Grilli?

Word of the Cubs signing Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa broke a few days ago, but not much was commented on by the tight lipped Cubs front office that we are all now accustom to. The latest news is that…Read More

Cubs Should Pursue Eric Chavez for Third Base

Yesterday, the New York Daily News reportedthat Eric Chavez will be looking to play baseball in 2013. This was according to Chavez’s agent, Scott Leventhal. The agent went on further to say that…Read More

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Michael Bourn Identity as a Cub?

Much of the focus on Friday revolved around the tender deadline and what the Cubs would do regarding…Read More

Cubs With a Couple of Surprise Non Tenders

The name most Cubs fans probably noted on their team’s non tender short list was Ian Stewart. But…Read More

Cubs Eventually Non Tender Ian Stewart

The Cubs almost took the decision making process to the wire Friday night, but eventually Theo Epstein…Read More

Tender Deadline Strikes – Cubs Still Have Question Marks

November 30th is always an exciting day in baseball. All MLB franchises have until 11:59pm ET to either…Read More

Cubs Starting Rotation Set

The Winter Meetings do not begin until next week, but the Cubs front office has already been busy this…Read More

Don’t Expect a Ryan Dempster Return to the Cubs

On the first of this month I posted about Carrie Muskat of Cubs.com hearing that the Cubs had been in…Read More

Cubs Fans Concerned Over Health of Free Agent Pitching Signings? Don’t Worry, Be Happy

This morning Andrew posted about the latest new signing by the Cubs, starter Scott Feldman. The former…Read More

Cubs Hunt Down Rob Deer to Assist James Rowson

Earlier this afternoon, Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune reported that the Cubs had hired Rob Deer…Read More

Cubs Should Take Chance on Chone Figgins

A few days ago, the Mariners designated Chone Figgins for assignment. In short, it basically means Figgins…Read More

Theo Epstein on Ian Stewart: Desperate or Stubborn?

Yesterday afternoon, Andrew provided a great run down of the Cubs 40 man roster news. One out of the…Read More

Cubs Continue to Eye Far East Pitching: Kyuji Fujikawa

The Cubs may have been out bid on Korean Hyun-Jin Ryu by the Dodgers, but it appears Theo Epstein and…Read More

Cubs, Tigers Match Up as Trading Dance Partners

While much of the baseball world is still reacting to the mega blockbuster trade between the Blue Jays…Read More

Cubs Will Use Their Off-Season Cash For Efficiency, Not Power

This winter is all about smart cash for the North Siders. While there are many attractive free agents…Read More

Cubs and the GM Meetings

Today marked the conclusion of the MLB General Manager Meetings. The prelude to the Winter Meetings ended…Read More

Cubs 40 Man Roster, Transaction Updates

Lost in the headline news of the Cubs attempt to trade Carlos Marmol were several roster moves the front…Read More