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Vitters eager to pounce on opportunity
January 27th, 2012 --- 11:00 AM
After battling through injuries and inexperience, Josh Vitters, the Cubs' top pick in the 2007 First- Year Player Draft, appears ready to compete for a chance to reach the big leagues in 2012.
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Corpas outrighted to make room for Wood
January 26th, 2012 --- 04:05 PM
The Cubs opened a spot on the 40-man roster for Kerry Wood on Thursday when they outrighted pitcher Manny Corpas. Corpas now will be a non-roster invitee to Spring Training.
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Cubs trio among MLB.com's Top 100 prospects
January 25th, 2012 --- 09:00 PM
Center fielder Brett Jackson, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and shortstop Javier Baez, who was the Cubs' No. 1 pick in last June's First-Year Player Draft, are the future of the organization, and the three made MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list, released Wednesday.
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Cuban prospect Cespedes declared free agent
January 25th, 2012 --- 04:51 PM
On Wednesday, Major League Baseball sent out a notice to clubs, advising them that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, as a resident of the Dominican Republic, is not subject to the amateur Draft and may now sign as a free agent.
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Inbox: Who will bat cleanup for the Cubs?
January 24th, 2012 --- 09:55 AM
The lineup, rotation, Matt Garza and backup catcher are among the topics in this week's Cubs Inbox. Beat reporter Carrie Muskat answers questions from fans.
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Jackson No. 5 on list of top OF prospects
January 23rd, 2012 --- 10:53 AM
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Rizzo, Vogelbach crack list of top first-base prospects
January 21st, 2012 --- 10:30 AM
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Balogh to represent Cubs on 'Baseball IQ'
January 20th, 2012 --- 09:35 AM
When the Cubs' marketing department first heard about MLB Network's new game show, "Baseball IQ," many thought Wrigley Field organist Gary Pressy would be the perfect contestant. Instead, Ryan Balogh, 29, an account executive in the Cubs' marketing department, won an in-house competition.
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Cubs invite Lopez, Jaramillo to Spring Training
January 19th, 2012 --- 05:10 PM
The Cubs have signed pitcher Rodrigo Lopez and catcher Jason Jaramillo to Minor League deals, and they will be at Spring Training as non-roster invitees.
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Byrd uses Muay Thai to get ready for season
January 19th, 2012 --- 10:41 AM
Playing baseball requires balance, coordination, skill and some kicks, according to Marlon Byrd. Also some sparring with his elbows and knees.
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Chicago Cubs' Josh Vitters Has a Chance to Impress: Fan's Opinion
January 27th, 2012 --- 01:55 PM
Ever since he was drafted in the 2007 First Year Players Draft, Josh Vitters has had a lot of modest hype surrounding him -- at least within the Chicago Cubs organization. But thanks to injuries and some inconsistent minor league numbers, Vitters hasn't cracked the big league...
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Potential Starting Pitchers for 2012 Chicago Cubs (January Preview): Fan’s Take
January 25th, 2012 --- 12:09 AM
The Chicago Cubs have completely restructured their starting rotation by acquiring a couple left-handed starting pitchers and trading Carlos Zambrano to the Florida Marlins. There could be as many as three new pitchers in the starting rotation for 2012.
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5 Reasons Chicago Cubs' Theo Epstein Should Not Chase Jorge Soler
January 26th, 2012 --- 07:41 PM
Jorge Soler's name is brought up by many as the next big thing to come from Cuba. The 19-year-old outfielder is seen as a project that needs developing. But he screams potential, and teams in every sport always seek players who have the word "potential" in their scouting report. Soler sounds like the perfect fit for the Chicago Cubs . The Cubs are in a rebuilding stage themselves, so why wouldn ...
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Yoenis Cespedes Declared a Free Agent and Chicago Cubs Will Be Suitors
January 25th, 2012 --- 09:02 PM
The kid said it himself: "Of all the teams who have come, the Chicago Cubs have been most interested." And now that MLB has granted his free-agency rights, expect the Cubs to go hard after the Cuban outfielder. Many expect Yoenis Cespedes to sign a deal eclipsing the $30.25 million Aroldis Chapman received from the Cincinnati Reds in 2010. In fact, some even speculate Cespedes ' potential ...
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Fantasy Baseball Draft Preview: Chicago Cubs Starting Pitchers
January 25th, 2012 --- 12:45 AM
When looking for starting pitchers to draft, the Chicago Cubs can be hit or miss. The Cubs have a couple of middle-round draftees and possibly a hidden gem or two in the mix. Ryan Dempster Dempster finished 2011 with a 10-14 record paired with a 4.80 ERA.
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Selig to decide compensation for Red Sox, Cubs
January 27th, 2012 --- 07:50 PM
CHICAGO (AP) -- Commissioner Bud Selig will decide what compensation the Boston Red Sox will receive for Theo Epstein's move to the Chicago Cubs.
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Selig to determine Boston's compensation for Epstein
January 27th, 2012 --- 11:25 PM
Commissioner Bud Selig will decide what compensation the Boston Red Sox will receive for Theo Epstein’s move to the Chicago Cubs.
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Chicago Cubs Compare Yoennis Cespedes to a Younger Marlon Byrd: Fan’s Take
January 18th, 2012 --- 12:56 PM
The Chicago Cubs are lacking legitimate power hitters in the heart of their lineup. Statistically, their best power hitters include Alfonso Soriano (26 home runs) and Geovany Soto (17 home runs). Neither of these players would be projected as anything higher than a No.
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Chicago Cubs Prospect Brett Jackson: A Fan's Projection
January 25th, 2012 --- 10:25 PM
Fantasy baseball players and Chicago Cubs fans in particular are looking long and hard at 23-year-old outfielder Brett Jackson . He's arguably the Cubs; top prospect. The team's first overall draft pick in the '09 draft Jackson brings a 20/20 potential to the Cubs...
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Prince Fielder Signs with Detroit Tigers: Cubs Fan's Take
January 25th, 2012 --- 04:19 PM
While the Chicago Cubs don't figure to compete for the National League Central division crown this season, it's a welcome sight to see two of the most feared hitters in the National League vacate over to our American League pals.
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