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Cubs | Discussing Halladay
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:18 -0800

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs have contacted the Toronto Blue Jays regarding SP Roy Halladay. The Blue Jays would want some of the Cubs' top prospects in return. OF Milton Bradley is not on the Blue Jays' wish list. The Blue Jays would likely request SS Starlin Castro in any deal, and the Cubs do not want to give him up.

Cubs | Grabow contract update
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:05 -0800

Updating previous reports, Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs re-signed RP John Grabow to a two-year deal that sources believe is worth $7.5 million Thursday, Nov. 19.

Cubs | Three-way trade for Bradley unlikely
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:23 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets have been discussing a three-way deal that would have the Rangers send SP Kevin Millwood to the Mets, the Mets send 2B Luis Castillo to the Cubs and the Cubs send OF Milton Bradley to the Rangers. One high-ranking official with the Rangers said the deal is "not happening."

Cubs | Soriano has struggled in the playoffs
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:40:31 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 3-for-28 (.107) in the playoffs in 2007 and 2008 for the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs | Two deals for Bradley not looking good
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:35:24 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports two potential deals for Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley, for Arizona Diamondbacks OF Eric Byrnes, and for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr., look dead at the moment.

Cubs | May make more deals
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:40:31 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports the Chicago Cubs may not be done moving arbitration-eligible players to free up salary.

Cubs | Grabow update
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:28 -0800

Updating a previous item, Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs re-signed RP John Grabow to a two-year deal Thursday, Nov. 19, believed to be worth at least $7 million. He is expected to serve as the late-inning setup man and is considered a fallback option for the closer spot next season.

Cubs | Grabow agrees
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:49:29 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports the Chicago Cubs and RP John Grabow have agreed to a two-year deal.

Cubs | Nearing deal with Grabow again
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:41:57 -0800

ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports the Chicago Cubs are close to re-signing RP John Grabow to a two-year deal worth nearly $7.5 million. A source with knowledge of the negotiations said the deal should be done Thursday, Nov. 19.

Cubs | Interest in Martinez
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:56:50 -0800

The Bucks County Courier Times' Randy Miller reports the Chicago Cubs may have some interest in free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Phillies).

Cubs | Grabow files for free agency
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:11 -0800

The Sports Network reports Chicago Cubs RP John Grabow filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 16.

Cubs | Castro continues to hit
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:03:43 -0800

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro had two hits in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 12, to raise his average to .388.

Cubs | Interested in Castillo
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:15:48 -0800

SportingNews.com reports the Chicago Cubs are interested in trading for New York Mets 2B Luis Castillo, according to The Chicago Tribune. The Mets have been shopping Castillo during the week. If the Mets can trade Castillo, they would then target either free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers) or 3B Chone Figgins (Angels), according to the New York Daily News.

Cubs | Not interested in Uggla
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:52:25 -0800

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports the Chicago Cubs aren't interested in Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla.

Cubs | Likely to pursue Granderson
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:39:34 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports the Chicago Cubs are likely to pursue a deal that would have to include OF Milton Bradley if Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson becomes available in a trade.

Cubs | Gorzelanny qualifies as Super Two
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:18:24 -0800

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Tom Gorzelanny qualified as a Super Two player and is eligible for arbitration.

Cubs | Fontenot qualifies as Super Two
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:12:51 -0800

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 2B Mike Fontenot qualified as a Super Two player and is eligible for arbitration.

Cubs | No rush to extend Lee
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:44:58 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports the Chicago Cubs are in no rush to extend 1B Derrek Lee's contract, which runs out after the 2010 season.

Cubs | Progressing with Grabow
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:39:04 -0800

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Chicago Cubs are progressing in their negotiations to re-sign RP John Grabow.

Cubs | Likely to target Byrd
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:05:26 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Chicago Cubs are likely to become interested in free-agent OF Marlon Byrd (Rangers) to fill their center-field spot next year. Cubs hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is a big fan of Byrd, according to major league sources. Byrd is seeking a multi-year deal.

Cubs | Would trade Burrell
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:48:04 -0800

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Chicago Cubs would likely trade Tampa Bay Rays DH Pat Burrell if they acquired him in a swap for OF Milton Bradley. Burrell projects as a designated hitter, and would be useless to a National League team.

Cubs | Not interested in Matthews
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:47:42 -0800

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Chicago Cubs are not interested in trading OF Milton Bradley for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr.

Cubs | Castro could start in 2010
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:36:00 -0800

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has not ruled out the possibility that SS Starlin Castro could play shortstop for the team in 2010.

Cubs | Marmol has new agent
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:35:40 -0800

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol has switched to agent Barry Praver, who is also the agent for SP Carlos Zambrano.

Cubs | Harden hoping to return
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:26:10 -0800

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports free-agent SP Rich Harden (Cubs) is still hoping to re-sign with the Chicago Cubs. Arn Tellem, Harden's agent, will meet with general manager Jim Hendry soon.

Cubs | Gregg files for free agency
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:38:53 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type A free agent.

Cubs | No talk of moving Big Z
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:21 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports there has been no talk of waiving Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano's no-trade clause, according to agent Barry Praver.

Cubs | Teammates won't talk to Bradley
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:37:54 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Chicago Cubs need to trade OF Milton Bradley because most of the team's stars won't even talk to him.

Cubs | Moving Fukudome back to right
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:01:26 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports the Chicago Cubs plan to move OF Kosuke Fukudome back to right field next season, which means they are in the market for a center fielder.

Cubs | Johnson unlikely to return
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:15:28 -0800

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports free agent OF Reed Johnson (Cubs) is unlikely to return to the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs | Johnson unlikely to return
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:15:28 -0800

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports free agent OF Reed Johnson (Cubs) is unlikely to return to the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs | Cameron could be a fit
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:14:18 -0800

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports free agent OF Mike Cameron (Brewers) could be a fit for the Chicago Cubs. Cameron has a strong relationship with manager Lou Piniella after playing for him with the Seattle Mariners.

Cubs | Grabow close to agreeing
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:12:12 -0800

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs RP John Grabow is close to agreeing to a two-year deal worth more than $3 million per season.

Cubs | Three more teams in on Bradley
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:10:19 -0800

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports at least three more teams have contacted the Chicago Cubs about OF Milton Bradley in the last week or so.

Cubs | Cashner solid Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:58:01 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs P Andrew Cashner tossed four shutout innings for the second straight start in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5. He gave up five hits while striking out four in the contest. Cashner is expected to pitch in the AFL's Rising Stars Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7.

Cubs | Harden, R. Johnson file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:54:44 -0800

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden and OF Reed Johnson filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Cubs | Lilly could miss start of season
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:55:33 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly (shoulder) hopes he can begin throwing in early March after undergoing shoulder surgery, which would put him behind going into spring training. He could miss the start of the season in 2010. Lilly is entering the final year of his four-year contract.

Cubs | Lilly undergoes surgery
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:33:57 -0800

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly (shoulder) underwent a left shoulder arthroscopy and debridement Tuesday, Nov. 3. No major damage to Lilly's shoulder was found during the procedure. He will immediately begin an aggressive range-of-motion and strengthening program. Lilly is scheduled to be re-examined after Jan. 1.

Cubs | Castro homers Tuesday
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:44:52 -0800

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro hit a home run in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 3, to raise his average to .429.

Cubs | Grabow talks ongoing
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:01:15 -0800

ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports the Chicago Cubs are talking with RP John Grabow about a two-year deal in the $6.5-$7.5 million range plus incentives. Grabow's agent is pushing for a third-year vesting option.

Cubs | Ricketts to spend money
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:46:02 -0800

WGN-AM 720 reports Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said he wants to keep the team's payroll in the top three in baseball.

Cubs | Possible interest in Iwamura, Burrell
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:24:53 -0800

The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Cubs have interest in Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura and OF Pat Burrell, possibly as part of a package deal.

Cubs | Hendry denies being on the clock
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:20:09 -0800

Updating a previous item, The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry does not believe he is "on the clock", a euphemism for being on the hot seat. "I don't ever feel any different about that," Hendry said. "I put a lot of pressure on myself. We've had real good years, and we've had not-good years. We had it going really good in the right direction and this year had a hiccup."

Cubs | Castro continues to shine in AFL
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:50:19 -0800

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro had two hits and two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 2, and has hit safely in five of his last six games. He is leading the AFL with a .423 average.

Cubs | Interested in V. Wells?
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:18:53 -0700

The Toronto Sun's Bob Elliott reports that the Chicago Cubs are considering trading OF Milton Bradley to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for OF Vernon Wells. An unnamed Cubs official was quoted as saying, "We think this one has some legs." Bradley has two years and $21 million remaining on his contract, while Wells has six years and $107 million remaining. According to Elliott, because of the $86 million difference in contracts, both teams would be expected to absorb $43 million if the trade were completed. However, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reported that a Cubs source said the story has "no legs at all," and added that the Cubs had never discussed the possibility of trading for Wells.