Cubbies Crib: Morning Marquee 12/25

As a gift to all Major League Baseball fans, the Rakuten Golden Eagles have announced they will post right-handed pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on Tuesday. Chicago Cubs General Manager Jed Hoyer made it known in November that they will place a bid for Tanaka. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Arizona Diamondbacks are also said to be interested.

The Cubbies Crib staff wishes you all a Merry Christmas and hope you enjoy the day with family and friends. As Cubs fans, all we really want is for the Cubs to outbid every team for Tanaka and then sign him, and Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney to increase their offensive production.

Chicago Tribune: Report: Tanaka to be posted

Daily Herald: Cubs claim pitcher Marshall from Yankees

CBS Sports: Christmas gift ideas for baseball’s 30 teams: National League edition

ESPN MLB: Christmas wishes for every team

CSN Chicago: Kaplan: Cubs will not be outbid on Tanaka

CSN Philly: Phillies Mailbag: Interest in a Madson reunion?

NBC Sports: Orioles have talked to Francisco Rodriguez about closing

New York Post: Source: Grant Balfour on Yankees’ radar

Fox Sports: Dodgers finalize deals with 3B Uribe, three relievers

Cincinnati Enquirer: Jocketty reiterates: Billy Hamilton‘s the guy

CBS Sports: Report: MLB expecting A-Rod’s appeal ruling in early January

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