Cubs | Matt Garza open to signing long-term deal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:34:57 -0800

Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza said Tuesday, Feb. 7, that he is open to signing a long-term deal with the team. "Yeah, why not?," Garza said. "It's a great organization to play for, with a lot of history, a lot of tradition and there's great support from up top. What more can you ask for in an organization?"

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Cubs | Might make strong play for Jorge Soler

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:34:23 -0800

The Chicago Cubs have as much interest in Cuban free-agent OF Jorge Soler than they do in OF Yoenis Cespedes, and they ultimately may choose to make a stronger run at Soler, according to an American League source.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Juan C. Rodriguez

Cubs | Adrian Cardenas claimed off waivers

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:44:51 -0800

The Chicago Cubs claimed 3B Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Oakland Athletics Monday, Feb. 6, and designated 3B Blake DeWitt for assignment in a corresponding move.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Toni Ginnetti

Cubs | Not expected to trade Matt Garza before opening day

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:27:00 -0800

The Chicago Cubs are not expected to trade SP Matt Garza before opening day and likely will look to trade him around the trade deadline.

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Cubs | Matt Garza could still be dealt

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:38:28 -0800

The Chicago Cubs may continue shopping SP Matt Garza during spring training despite signing him to a one-year contract worth $9.5 million recently.

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Cubs | Matt Garza avoids arbitration

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:54:57 -0800

The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with SP Matt Garza by signing him to a one-year, $9.5 million deal, plus performance bonuses.

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Cubs | Gerardo Concepcion financials

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:22:58 -0800

Chicago Cubs P Gerardo Concepcion agreed to a $7 million deal Thursday, Feb. 2, and the contract includes performance bonuses that could push the deal to $8 million. Concepcion must pass a physical to finalize the agreement.

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Cubs | Gerardo Concepcion signs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:52:31 -0800

The Chicago Cubs signed Cuban P Gerardo Concepcion to an undisclosed deal, according to an industry source. He had worked out for the Texas Rangers last week, and the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals were also interested.

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Cubs | Ryan Rowland-Smith signs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:23:13 -0800

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent SP Ryan Rowland-Smith (Astros) to a minor league deal Thursday, Feb. 2.

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Cubs | Two youngsters to get look behind plate

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:28:36 -0800

The Chicago Cubs will have to decide if Cs Welington Castillo or Steve Clevenger are ready to become the full-time backup to starter C Geovany Soto during spring training. If not, C Jason Jaramillo will be counted upon in the role.

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Cubs | Jason Jaramillo to fight for backup C job

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:28:13 -0800

Chicago Cubs C Jason Jaramillo is in the mix for the backup catcher job behind starter C Geovany Soto. Jaramillo has three years of part-time big-league catching experience, and he is a switch hitter.

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Cubs | Two in mix for utility role

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:20:28 -0800

Chicago Cubs INFs Jonathan Mota and Bobby Scales are in the mix for the utility infielder job during spring training.

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Cubs | Matt Tolbert to battle for utility role

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:19:24 -0800

Chicago Cubs 2B Matt Tolbert will get a long look in spring training, as he fights for a utility infielder spot. Tolbert can play all four infield positions.

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Cubs | Edgar Gonzalez to get long look in ST

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:19:03 -0800

Chicago Cubs 2B Edgar Gonzalez will get a long look in spring training, as he competes for the utility infielder job. He can play all four infield positions as well as left and right field.

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Cubs | Alfredo Amezaga might be solid backup

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:22:37 -0800

Chicago Cubs OF Alfredo Amezaga will compete for a utility middle infielder role, and he might be a solid backup to 2B Darwin Barney and SS Starlin Castro. He is a switch-hitter who can play three infield positions and all three outfield spots. The team went the entire 2011 without a backup to Castro, as they had to have Barney move over to shortstop when Castro missed five games.

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Cubs | Arbitration hearing for Matt Garza set for Friday

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:41:49 -0800

The Chicago Cubs and SP Matt Garza are scheduled for an arbitration hearing Friday, Feb. 3. The two sides remain hopeful of a settlement despite a large gap in figures.

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Cubs | Interested in Todd Coffey

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:41:28 -0800

The Chicago Cubs are among the teams interested in free-agent RP Todd Coffey (Nationals).

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Cubs | Had interest in Chad Qualls

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:03:28 -0800

The Chicago Cubs had interest in RP Chad Qualls before he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Cubs | 21 invited to camp

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:41:21 -0800

The Chicago Cubs invited P Marco Carrillo, RP Manuel Corpas, P Jay Jackson, SP Rodrigo Lopez, SP Trey McNutt, P Blake Parker, P Dae-Eun Rhee, RP Trever Miller and P Chris Rusin; C Michael Brenly, Jason Jaramillo and Blake Lalli; IFs Alfredo Amezaga, Edgar Gonzalez, Jonathan Mota, Bobby Scales and Matt Tolbert; and Jim Adduci, Jae-Hoon Ha, Brett Jackson and Joe Mather to major league camp.

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Cubs | Alfredo Amezaga terms

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:58:20 -0800

Chicago Cubs OF Alfredo Amezaga will make $750,000 if he's on the major league roster this year, plus another $50,000 each for 80 games, 110 games, 250 plate appearances, 300 plate appearances and 350 appearances. He can request his release on June 1 if he's not on the roster.

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Cubs | Trever Miller's incentives

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:57:58 -0800

Chicago Cubs RP Trever Miller can make an extra $350,000 in performance bonuses this year; he can earn $50,000 each for 50 and 55 appearances, $75,000 each for 60 and 65 and another $100,000 if he makes it to 70 appearances. Miller can ask for his release if he's not on the roster by March 28.

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Cubs | Manuel Corpas' performance bonuses

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:57:38 -0800

Chicago Cubs RP Manuel Corpas will make $200,000 in the minor leagues this year and $1 million if he makes the big league roster, $200,000 of which would be guaranteed. He can make an extra $50,000 each for 50 and 55 games, $100,000 each for 60 and 65 games, $100,000 for 35 games finished, $150,000 for 40 games finished, $150,000 for 45 games finished and $200,000 each for 50, 55 and 60 games finished. Corpas can make $175,000 for spending each of 100, 120, 140 and 160 days on the active roster.

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Cubs | Trever Miller signs

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:51:35 -0800

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent RP Trever Miller (Blue Jays) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. He'll make $800,000 in the majors.

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Cubs | Bobby Scales signs

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:32:17 -0800

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent INF Bobby Scales (Japanese League) Friday, Jan. 27.

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Cubs | Smaily Borques suspended

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:12:26 -0800

Chicago Cubs OF Smaily Borques was suspended 50 games Thursday, Jan. 26, for testing positive under baseball's drug program.

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Cubs | Manny Corpas outrighted

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:45:51 -0800

The Chicago Cubs outrighted RP Manuel Corpas to the minors Thursday, Jan. 26, to make room for RP Kerry Wood on the 40-man roster. Corpas will be a non-roster invitee to spring training.

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Cubs | Matt Tolbert signs

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:42:26 -0800

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent 2B Matt Tolbert (Twins) to a minor league deal Friday, Jan. 20.

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Cubs | Club, Matt Garza far apart on figures

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:30:35 -0800

When the Chicago Cubs and SP Matt Garza exchanged arbitration figures earlier this week, the two sides were very far apart. Garza filed for $12.5 million, while the team countered with $7.95 million.

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Cubs | Rodrigo Lopez re-signs

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:06:24 -0800

The Chicago Cubs re-signed SP Rodrigo Lopez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training Thursday, Jan. 19.

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Cubs | Tony Campana, Darwin Barney adding muscle

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:22:39 -0800

Chicago Cubs OF Tony Campana has added some weight while working out in Arizona this offseason, and 2B Darwin Barney has put on 18 pounds of muscle.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat