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Jon Lieber, P, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsCubs | Three file for free agency Friday La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs CL Kerry Wood, C Henry Blanco and P Jon Lieber filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 31. Cubs | Lieber moved to 60-day DL The Sports Network reports the Chicago Cubs transferred P Jon Lieber (foot) to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 9. Cubs | Lieber shut down The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (undisclosed) has been shut down after being unable to shake some of the nagging aches that have limited him this season. Cubs | Lieber activated The Sports Network reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (foot) was activated from the 15-day disabled list. Cubs | Lieber to return Monday Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (foot) will likely be activated Monday, Sept. 1. Cubs | Lieber joins team Tuesday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (foot) rejoined the team Tuesday, Aug. 12. Cubs | Lieber throws Tuesday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (foot) threw three innings with Single-A Peoria Tuesday, Aug. 5, giving up three runs and five hits. Lieber did not experience any problems with his foot but stated that he needs to build up his arm strength. There is no timetable for when Lieber could make his next rehab appearance. Cubs | Lieber to pitch three rehab innings Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (foot) will pitch at least three innings for Class A Peoria Tuesday, Aug. 5. Cubs | Lieber to pitch in rehab game Tuesday Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (foot) will make a rehab appearance with Class A Peoria Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to The Associated Press. Cubs | Lieber throws side session Friday Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (foot) threw a side session Friday, Aug. 1. Manager Lou Piniella said Lieber will throw three innings somewhere in the next few days. Cubs | Lieber to make rehab start Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber (foot) is scheduled to make a rehab start at Class A Peoria Friday, Aug. 1. Cubs | Lieber throws Tuesday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber (foot) threw three innings with the team's rookie club Tuesday, July 22. Cubs | Lieber placed on DL The Sports Network reports the Chicago Cubs have placed P Jon Lieber (foot) on the 15-day disabled list with a right foot strain. Cubs | More on Lieber meltdown According to The Associated Press, Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber became just the second pitcher in Cubs history to allow four home runs in one inning when he accomplished the feat May 7 against the Cincinnati Reds. Cubs | Lieber roughed up Wednesday Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber was roughed up for five runs on seven hits while striking out two Wednesday, May 7. Lieber surrendered four home runs and falls to 2-2 with a 3.80 ERA on the season. Reds | Team hits four homers in second inning John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds hit four home runs off Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber in the second inning Wednesday, May 7, which ties a team record for home runs in an inning. The last time they did it was Aug. 17 of 1966. Cubs | Lieber starting Wednesday MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber (2-1, 1.86 ERA) will start Wednesday, May 7, against the Cincinnati Reds. Cubs | Lieber added to rotation Paul Sullivan, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber will take SP Rich Hill's spot in the rotation. Hill was send down to the minor leagues. Cubs | Lieber earns second long-relief win Thursday Chicago Cubs RP Jon Lieber earned his second win of the season in long relief Thursday, April 10, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. He pitched scoreless ball for 4 1/3 innings, giving up five hits and striking out one. He has a 0.00 ERA. Cubs | Lieber takes the loss Friday The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber was the losing pitcher Friday, April 4, against the Houston Astros. Lieber pitched two innings and allowed two unearned runs. He also permitted one hit and struck out one batter in the appearance. Cubs | Lieber to pitch in long relief Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs P Jon Lieber did not earn a spot in the starting rotation. Lieber will pitch in long relief for the club. Cubs | Lieber fighting for rotation spot Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber is one of three pitchers battling for one of two remaining spots in the Cubs' starting rotation. Cubs | Lieber appears to have fifth starter edge The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber looks like he has the fifth starter's nod over SP Jason Marquis and SP Sean Marshall. Cubs | Lieber wants to stay in Chicago Gordon Wittenmyer, of The Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber has no problem with pitching out of the bullpen should he not win a starting job, and Lieber will not be upset and ask for a trade. ''The only thing I can control is what I do out there on the mound and put up results, and we'll see -- because trust me, I'll be the first one that tells you that I suck," Lieber said. Cubs | Lieber one of two candidates for fifth spot The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber is one of two candidates for the fifth spot in the pitching rotation. Cubs | Lieber throws Monday Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber threw a bullpen session Monday, Feb. 18. Cubs | Lieber to compete for one of the final rotation spots Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber will compete for the fourth or fifth spot in the rotation during spring training. Cubs | Projected rotation for 2008 season Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs' projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Carlos Zambrano, SP Ted Lilly, SP Rich Hill, SP Jason Marquis and SP Jon Lieber. Cubs | Lieber financials announced Updating a previous item, The Chicago Tribune reports the one-year contract signed by Chicago Cubs SP Jon Lieber calls for a $3.5 million base salary plus $4 million in incentives. Cubs | Lieber signs one-year deal Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Chicago Cubs have signed free-agent SP Jon Lieber (Phillies) to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Mets | Team maintains contact with Lieber Peter Botte, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Mets remain interested in signing free-agent SP Jon Lieber (Phillies). Mets | Team interested in Lieber Peter Botte and Roger Rubin, of the New York Daily News, report the New York Mets have kept in contact with free-agent SP Jon Lieber (Phillies). The Mets would be interested in signing Lieber if the team can't acquire a marquee starter. Reds | Team may pursue Lieber John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds may attempt to sign free-agent SP Jon Lieber (Phillies). Astros | Wade has discussions with Lieber Alyson Footer, of Astros.MLB.com, reports Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade has had conversations with free agent SP Jon Lieber (Phillies), but Wade is not confident any real progress will be made to sign him. Astros | Team makes contact with Lieber The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz is reporting the Houston Astros are interested in talking with free-agent SP Jon Lieber (Phillies). Phillies | Lieber files for free agency Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber has filed for free agency. Phillies | Lieber cleared to begin rehab program Todd Zolecki, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (foot) met with foot specialist Norman Lichtenfeld Friday, Aug. 3, and has been cleared to begin a rehab program. Phillies | Lieber moved to 60-day disabled list Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (foot) has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list, from the 15-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com. Phillies | Lieber has foot surgery Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (foot) had successful surgery, Friday, July 7, to reattach a tendon in his right foot, according to the Associated Press. He'll be in a walking boot for three to four weeks. Phillies | Lieber to have season-ending surgery The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery Friday, July 6, to repair a ruptured tendon in his left foot. With his contract expiring after this season, it is likely he will not pitch again for Philadelphia. Phillies | Lieber injury timelines put season in jeopardy Updating previous items, Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (foot) would need at least six-to-eight weeks of recovery time before he could resume throwing, if season-ending surgery were not performed, according to Ken Mandel of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com. Lieber is slated to visit team physician Michael Ciccotti and foot specialist Dr. Steven M. Raikin Monday, June 25. The best-case scenario, which is a long shot, would have Lieber returning in mid-to-late September. Phillies | Lieber placed on DL, could miss rest of season Philadelphia.ComcastSportsNet.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (ankle) could miss the rest of the season after an MRI diagnosed him with a ruptured peroneus longus tendon. The tendon runs from the bottom of his foot to his toe. Lieber has been placed on the disabled list and could undergo season-ending surgery. According to the Wilmington News Journal, Phillies assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said it was possible Lieber could have season-ending surgery. Phillies | Lieber expected to make next start Ken Mandel, of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (ankle) had his ankle wrapped Friday, June 22, however, he is still expected to make his next start Wednesday, June 27. Phillies | Lieber could be given extra time to heal Updating a previous report, Ken Mandel, of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (ankle) injured his right ankle Wednesday, June 20, while backing up home plate. Lieber had the ankle checked out and it turned out to be largely a muscular injury. Because of off-days, the Phillies should be able to give him extra time to heal and he won't be needed until Friday, June 29, at the earliest. Phillies | Lieber exits early ESPNews reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (leg) departed in the sixth inning of the his club's game with the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, June 20, with an apparent leg injury. Phillies | Lieber throwing Wednesday Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (3-5, 4.21 ERA) will pitch Wednesday, June 20, against the Cleveland Indians. Phillies | Lieber struggling at home In his last three starts at home, Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber is 0-3 with a 8.64 ERA, and has surrendered 33 hits over 16-2/3 innings, according to the Associated Press. Phillies | Lieber starting Friday Ken Mandel, of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber (3-4, 3.72 ERA) will start Friday, June 15, against the Detroit Tigers. Phillies | Lieber rotation spot safe despite Monday meltdown The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber allowed five runs and 10 hits in five innings of work June 4 in an 8-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Lieber has allowed 14 runs and 29 hits in three starts after posting a 2.50 ERA in his first six. Despite that, manager Charlie Manuel told media Lieber would not be moved back to the bullpen. Phillies | Lieber to start Monday Philadelphia Phillies SP Jon Lieber will start Monday, June 4, against the San Francisco Giants, according to Ken Mandel of Philadelphia.Phillies.MLB.com. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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