Minor Leagues
Cubs Dump Rapada on Tigers, Coats on Reds; No One But Tweeners Cares
On Thursday, the Cubs sent left-hander Clay Rapada to the Detroit Tigers to complete the deal for outfielder Craig Monroe. They also sent outfielder Buck Coats to the Reds for a player to be named later.
Though your average fan would not lament the loss of Rapada and Coats, the tweeners at the four-letter site [...]
Hendry Enjoys the Color Red; Murton, Cherry Called Up
The Cubs have called up Matt Murton and Rocky Cherry from AAA Iowa. As always, as soon as HJE hears of the corresponding roster moves, we will let you know. I’m hoping for Cedeno to a pit of fire, and Eyre to the bottom of Lake Michigan.
Cedeno Takes Route .097 to Iowa
CHICAGO–In a move that surprised many Cubs fans in that it made sense, Cubs shortstop Ronny Cedeno and his .097 batting average were optioned to AAA Iowa on Sunday so that pitcher Angel Guzman could come up to join the team as its fifth starter.
The move validates Hire Jim Essian’s longtime stance that Ronny Cedeno [...]
Cubs Trade Ryu; Rumors Swirl Around Blanka, Chun-Li
CHICAGO–Cubs right handed fireballer Ryu was traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Tuesday for two minor leaguers, outfielder Andrew Lopez and right-hander Gregor Reinhard.
Ryu: Traded to the Devil Rays
Talks are still swirling around other Cubs prospects, including Chun-Li, Blanka, E. Honda, and Dhalsim.
Samardzija Chooses Pitching Over Catching; Not That There’s Anything Wrong with That
SOUTH BEND, Ind.–Former Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija, who was drafted by the Cubs last year, has decided to forgo his football career for a career pitching with the Cubs.
Samardzija’s Tommy John surgery has been scheduled for late August.
With Rotting Corpse of Hack Wilson Unavailable, Cubs Pursue Erstad, Finley, Williams
CHICAGO–Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs may be interested in a veteran centerfield stopgap until 21-year-old prospect Felix Pie is ready to take over the position.
A wooden bat. Also pictured: Felix Pie.
Rosenthal says that the Cubs are pursuing Darrin Erstad and Steve Finley, and even suggests that Bernie Williams might be a good mentor [...]
Cubs Use Evite to Invite 11 Players to Spring Training
CHICAGO–The Cubs invited 11 players to participate in Spring Training, including Pitchers Sean Gallagher, Ryan O’Malley, Carmen Pignatiello, Adam Harben and Randy Wells, catcher Jake Fox, second baseman Eric Patterson, No. 1 draft pick Tyler Colvin, and infielders Mike Kinkade and Casey McGehee, and outfielder Chris Walker.
The invitation was sent via the popular electronic invitation [...]
Samardzija Faces Difficult Choice: Get Beat Up in NFL or Pitch for Cubs; Death Not Confirmed as Viable Option
SOUTH BEND, Ind.–Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija was drafted by the Cubs in the fifth round of the 2006 First-Year Player draft. Now, Samardzija must choose between either a lifetime of constant beatings, injuries, and collisions taking their toll on his body or a lifetime of playing wide receiver in the NFL.
Samardzija made [...]
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