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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.

Cubs | Expected to petition for 2014 All-Star Game
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:04:22 -0700

ESPNChicago.com reports the Chicago Cubs are expected to petition Major League Baseball for the 2014 All-Star Game, according to a league source. The All-Star Game would be part of the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field.

Cubs | Cashner impressive Wednesday
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:24:41 -0700

Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs P Andrew Cashner did not allow a hit and struck out four in four scoreless innings in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Cubs | Parker could surface
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:49:19 -0700

The Chicago Tribune's Tom Carkeek reports Chicago Cubs RP Blake Parker has two saves and a win in five appearances in the Arizona Fall League. Parker could surface with the Cubs sometime this season.

Cubs | Hendry could be on hot seat this year
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:39:20 -0700

The Chicago Sun-Times' Chris De Luca reports Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry could be on the hot seat if the team has another disappointing season this year.

Cubs | Sale of team complete
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:18:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports the sale of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and other assets from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family has been completed. The Ricketts family has taken a 95 percent controlling interest in the team.

Cubs | Burke named Minor League Player of the Year
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:18:31 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Kyler Burke was named the team's Minor League Player of the Year for the 2009 season. He hit .303 with 43 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs, 89 RBIs and a .405 on-base percentage this year.

Cubs | Marmol needs to work on control
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:44:12 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs CL Carlos Marmol ranked third in the National League in hit batsmen with 12, behind two starting pitchers. He also walked 65 batters last season. On the bright side, he led the league in batting average with runners on with a .131 clip against him.

Cubs | Scales outrighted to Triple-A
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:37:15 -0700

USAToday.com reports that the Chicago Cubs have sent IF Bobby Scales outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs | Won't pursue DeRosa
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:28 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports the Chicago Cubs won't pursue free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals) because they plan on using 2B Jeff Baker at second base.

Cubs | Interested in Chapman
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:44:36 -0700

Tim Dierkes, of MLBTradeRumors.com, reports the Chicago Cubs have expressed interest in Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman.

Cubs | Castro could be in bigs next year
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:18:39 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs minor league hitting coordinator Dave Keller is projecting SS Starlin Castro to be with the big league club by the middle of next season. Castro is currently hitting .500 (7-for-14) in the Arizona Fall League.

Cubs | Castillo collects three hits Wednesday
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:53:27 -0700

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs C Welington Castillo went 3-for-4 in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Cubs | Vitters has three hits Wednesday
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:48:46 -0700

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs 3B Josh Vitters had three hits, including a two-run double, in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Cubs | Castro still on fire
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:40:15 -0700

MiLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro is 12-for-23 (.522) in the Arizona Fall League.

Cubs | Multiple teams have asked about Bradley
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:30:48 -0700

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports multiple teams have contacted the Chicago Cubs about OF Milton Bradley. "You would be shocked at the level of interest," one source said.

Cubs | More on Jaramillo
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:14:18 -0700

ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports the Chicago Cubs are expected to name Rudy Jaramillo their hitting coach Wednesday, Oct. 21. He has signed a three-year, $2.42 million contract.

Cubs | Soriano excited about Jaramillo
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:20:21 -0700

Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is excited about the team's prospects of signing hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo. Soriano worked with Jaramillo in 2004 and 2005 with the Texas Rangers. "I have a very good relationship with him," said Soriano.

Cubs | Jaramillo close to agreement
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:30 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Chicago Cubs are close to an agreement with hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo. It is believed he will receive a multiyear deal for about $800,000 per year.

Cubs | In serious talks with Jaramillo
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:58:59 -0700

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Chicago Cubs are in serious talks with free-agent hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo (Rangers), and it looks likely that the two sides will reach an agreement soon. It is believed that he will receive a multi-year contract for roughly $800,000 a year.

Cubs | Castro could surface next year
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:40:46 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro could make the jump to the majors in 2010. The 19-year-old is 7-for-14 in the Arizona Fall League.

Cubs | Taguchi released
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:56:03 -0700

The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Cubs released OF So Taguchi.

Cubs | Jaramillo could receive contract worth more than $600,000
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:22:54 -0700

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the Chicago Cubs could offer hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo (Rangers) a contract in excess of $600,000. He was the highest-paid hitting coach in the majors last season, earning $525,000.

Cubs | Pursuit of Jaramillo not linked to Bradley situation
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:27:05 -0700

The Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports that the Chicago Cubs' pursuit of Rudy Jaramillo to be their new hitting coach does not mean that the team will attempt to mend fences with OF Milton Bradley for the 2010 season. Two or three teams may be interested in Bradley, but a trade does not appear to be on the horizon. Bradley had an All-Star season with the Texas Rangers in 2008, where Jaramillo was his hitting coach.

Cubs | Receive permission to talk with Jaramillo
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:09:22 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs have received permission to interview free-agent pitching coach Rudy Jaramillo (Rangers). He is believed to be at the top of the team's list.

Cubs | Cotts still rehabbing
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:24:04 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs RP Neal Cotts (elbow) is doing arm exercises five days a week for four to five hours a day at the team's Spring Training complex. He is expected to keep that schedule until Spring Training next year.

Cubs | Jaramillo likely to take the job
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:54:56 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Chicago Cubs are likely to hire Rudy Jaramillo as their new hitting coach.

Cubs | Soriano, Fox removed from DL
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:06:05 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Chicago Cubs removed OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) and RP Chad Fox (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Cubs | Vitters picks up three hits in AFL opener
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:57:20 -0700

MiLB.com reports Chicago Cubs 3B Josh Vitters went 3-for-4 in the Arizona Fall League opener Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Cubs | Jaramillo a candidate to become hitting coach
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:15:55 -0700

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports free-agent hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo (Rangers) is expected to be a candidate to fill the opening at the hitting coach position for the Chicago Cubs. Minor league hitting instructor Dave Keller is the only in-house candidate for the position, according to general manager Jim Hendry.

Cubs | Castro drives in three Tuesday
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:22:08 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro went 3-for-5 with three RBIs in the first game of the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Cubs | File for bankruptcy
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:13:51 -0700

ESPNews reports the Chicago Cubs have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Cubs | Indian tribe in Arizona trying to entice team to move spring site
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:48:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports that members of the Gila River Indian tribe are trying to get the Chicago Cubs to move their spring training site from Mesa, Ariz., to the Indian nation just south of Phoenix. The Cubs have said they're in the market for a new spring training facility, and they are considering multiple sites in both Arizona and Florida. A study commissioned by Mesa showed the state would lose $52 million annually if the Cubs left town.

Cubs | Dotel interested
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:26:21 -0700

ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports Chicago White Sox RP Octavio Dotel said he would like to pitch for the Chicago Cubs. Dotel will be a free agent in the offseason.

Cubs | Pushing Tampa to deal for Bradley
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:01:59 -0700

The Chicago Sun-Times' Chris De Luca reports the Chicago Cubs are pushing the Tampa Bay Rays for a quick deal involving OF Milton Bradley.