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Your Morning Phil: Epstein, Indians, WBC
Talking baseball while wishing we could fast forward to first-round games in the NCAA basketball tournament: 1. No matter what Ken Rosenthal and Buster Olney were suggesting before Michael Bourn’s deal with Cleveland was finalized Monday, the Cubs...Tags: Clayton Kershaw, Gio Gonzalez, College Baseball, Michael Bourn, Detroit Tigers
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Your Morning Phil: Campana, Lake, Buehrle
MESA, Ariz. -- Talking baseball while wondering if Brandt Snedeker is the new Tom Watson: 1. Tony Campana isn’t really gone yet, but I’m already missing him. The Cubs made an unpopular decision Sunday, dropping Campana off the 40-man...
Tags: Junior Lake, Dave Sappelt, Alex Anthopoulos, Matt Szczur, National League Central
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Cubs' top prospects should get long looks
MESA, Ariz. -- Baseball America listed four Cubs in its Top 100 prospects list, an indication the organization is showing progress in its rebuilding plan. Shortstop Javier Baez is ranked No. 16 while outfielders Albert Almora and Jorge Soler are Nos....
Tags: Junior Lake, Andrew Cashner, Edwin Jackson, Anthony Rizzo, Chris Archer
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Cubs still in hunt for Jackson
More than anything else, a lack of starting pitching led to the Cubs' 101-loss season. That's why President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer continue working to build some depth. After a near-miss on Anibal Sanchez last week, they hope to...
Tags: Texas Rangers, Edwin Jackson, Cleveland Indians, Scott Feldman, Nick Swisher
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Your Morning Phil: Miller, Feldman, A.J.
Talking baseball while wondering how Tom Thibodeau is going to survive until Derrick Rose returns: 1. To say that Marvin Miller was as tough as nails is to compliment the strength of nails. Miller has passed away at the age of 95, and somewhere there...Tags: Bud Selig, Yankee Stadium, Ron Washington, Trials, Gordon Beckham
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Management on spot at Cubs Convention
The Cubs say they're "re-inventing" their 28th annual fan fest, which convenes Friday at the Sheraton Chicago, a switch from their longtime home, the Hilton Chicago. Whether a new and improved Cubs Convention can awaken fans from a winter malaise is...
Tags: Wrigley Field, Thomas Ricketts, Edwin Jackson, Scott Feldman, Dan Haren
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Your Morning Phil: Jackson, Pierzynski, Floyd
Talking baseball while the Bulls keep playing tough defense: 1. One thing about guys who put together baseball teams for a living: They are open-minded in their approach to evaluating talent. They strip away reputations and examine contributions. They...
Tags: Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, Edwin Jackson, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Detroit Tigers
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Sanchez takes Cubs' offer back to Tigers for match
The Cubs' stealth pursuit of free agent starter Anibal Sanchez appeared to be going smoothly late Thursday afternoon. There were no rumors linking the two, and no real reason to believe the Cubs suddenly would start splurging after spending a...Tags: Scott Feldman, Dan Haren, Matt Garza, Anthony Rizzo, Ryan Dempster
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Cubs counting on college coach
The Cubs made news last week, signing free agent pitchers Edwin Jackson and Carlos Villanueva. Along with two other starting pitchers signed in November, Scott Baker and Scott Feldman, these guys will earn $73.5 million over eight seasons. That's...
Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Edwin Jackson, College Baseball, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chicago Cubs
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Cubs sign Schierholtz to one-year, $2.25 million deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Cubs made a move to improve their outfield depth Wednesday when they signed Nate Schierholtz to a one-year, $2.25 million deal. Schierholtz, who turns 29 in February, fits the mold the Cubs regime created last winter. He's...
Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Dave Sappelt, Chicago Cubs, Thomas Ricketts, Sports
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Sveum shrugs off being shot in ear by Yount during hunting trip
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dale Sveum recently was accidentally shot in the right ear during a quail hunting trip with pal Robin Yount. “He got the bird,” Sveum said. Sveum said Yount was about 50 yards ahead of him on a hill, and Yount lost...
Tags: New York Yankees, Casey McGehee, Dick Cheney, Spring Training, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Cubs reiterate Marmol closer — for now
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Spring training is still more than two months away, but the Cubs are already in the midst of a closer controversy. Carlos Marmol's agent, Paul Kinzer, said he expected to talk to President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed...
Tags: Chicago Tribune, Starlin Castro, Rafael Dolis, Chicago Cubs, Sports
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