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 MLB: Cubs open spring schedule on Feb. 25
The Cubs announced their Spring Training schedule on Wednesday and it includes 18 home games at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, 16 road games in Arizona and a pair of exhibition games at new Yankee Stadium April 3-4.
MLB: Cubs' Hendry adds Eljaua to his staff
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry added to his staff Wednesday, naming Louie Eljaua as a special assistant who will assist in all areas of international, pro and amateur scouting.
MLB: Fox signs Minors deal with Cubs
The Cubs agreed to terms with Chad Fox on a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League Spring Training on Wednesday and bid farewell to another reliever, Bob Howry.
FOX Sports: Cubs, RHP Fox agree to minor league contract
Right-handed reliever Chad Fox and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league contract Wednesday.Fox was added to the Cubs' roster May 2 and was 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three relief appearances before a season-ending injury to his right elbow. That was his first major league action since 2005.The 38-year-old Fox is 10-12 with six saves and a 3.60 ERA in 217 re ...
FOX Sports: Mets proud to be partners with Citigroup despite bailout
NOTEBOOK The Mets' new ballpark is called Citi Field. And in spite of financial troubles that last month resulted in Citigroup's being awarded $20 billion in government bailout money, there are no plans to change that.
 Yahoo!: Cubs, RHP Fox agree to minor league contract (AP)
Right-handed reliever Chad Fox and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league contract Wednesday. Fox was added to the Cubs' roster May 2 and was 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three relief appearances before a season-ending injury to his right elbow. That was his first major league action since 2005. The 38-year-old Fox is 10-12 with six saves and a 3.60 ERA in 217 ...
Yahoo!: Cubs sign RHP Fox (PA SportsTicker)
CHICAGO (Ticker) - The Chicago Cubs on Wednesday agreed to terms with righthanded reliever Chad Fox on a minor league contract.
Sports Blogs: Chicago Cubs Online :: Moving Marquis and Other Rumblings
Did the trade of Javier Vazquez by the White Sox provide a market for Jason Marquis? Many feel Jim Hendry must move Jason Marquis and the $9.875 million he is owed for next season in order to clear space in the budget to add Jake Peavy and his contract to the Cubs rotation. Marquis would be a reliable fifth starter in any rotation, including the Cubs, bu...
MLB: Entering Meetings, Cubs like roster
Entering next week's Winter Meetings, the Cubs, despite rumors of their being in on Jake Peavy, will likely make only small changes, if any, to their current roster.
MLB: Host of Cubs seeking TYIB Awards
Carlos Zambrano, Geovany Soto, Carlos Marmol and Reed Johnson are among the Cubs with a good opportunity to crowd their trophy cases with a This Year in Baseball Award.
3 suitors give second-round bids for Chicago Cubs
'Gutsy' Barea comes up big Guard's clutch 3 caps frantic rally, gives Mavs their only lead of game
Cubs open spring schedule on Feb. 25
Cubs' Hendry adds Eljaua to staff
Fox signs to Cubs' Minors deal
Entering Meetings, Cubs like their roster
Host of Cubs seeking TYIB Awards
At least three offers made for Cubs
Brother of Cubs' Blanco killed in kidnapping
No arbitration offers for Wood, other Cubs
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·Cubs open spring schedule on Feb. 25
The Cubs announced their Spring Training schedule on Wednesday and it includes 18 home games at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, 16 road games in Arizona and a pair of exhibition games at new Yankee Stadium April 3-4.
·Cubs' Hendry adds Eljaua to his staff
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry added to his staff Wednesday, naming Louie Eljaua as a special assistant who will assist in all areas of international, pro and amateur scouting.
·Fox signs Minors deal with Cubs
The Cubs agreed to terms with Chad Fox on a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League Spring Training on Wednesday and bid farewell to another reliever, Bob Howry.
·Entering Meetings, Cubs like roster
Entering next week's Winter Meetings, the Cubs, despite rumors of their being in on Jake Peavy, will likely make only small changes, if any, to their current roster.
·Host of Cubs seeking TYIB Awards
Carlos Zambrano, Geovany Soto, Carlos Marmol and Reed Johnson are among the Cubs with a good opportunity to crowd their trophy cases with a This Year in Baseball Award.
·Cubs Hot Stove report
·At least three offers made for Cubs
In the latest round of bidding for the Cubs, who are being sold by the Tribune Co., at three offers came in for the historic franchise.
·Blanco's brother killed in kidnapping
The brother of Cubs catcher Henry Blanco was reportedly found shot to death on Monday night in Venezuela. The body of Carlos Simon Blanco Sanchez was discovered in Monpote, in the state of Miranda.
·No arbitration offer for Wood
The Cubs declined to offer arbitration to any of their free agents, including Kerry Wood, before Monday's deadline, foregoing compensatory Draft picks for players signing elsewhere.
·Peavy deal won't be easy for Cubs
According to sources, the Cubs' chances of acquiring Padres ace Jake Peavy aren't dead, but Chicago will likely have to shed a big contract and maybe even get a third team involved to get a deal done.
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·Cubs Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Although obtaining a starting pitcher is not the top priority of the Cubs, general manager Jim Hendry won't give up on getting right-hander Jake Peavy from the Padres.The biggest obstacle, however, to adding any major players for 2009, is the budget. After a two-year unbridled spending spree, the Cubs are up against the budgetary wall when it comes to player payroll.Part of it is the ongoing sale of the club, which w ...
·Cubs, RHP Fox agree to minor league contract (AP)
Right-handed reliever Chad Fox and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league contract Wednesday. Fox was added to the Cubs' roster May 2 and was 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three relief appearances before a season-ending injury to his right elbow. That was his first major league action since 2005. The 38-year-old Fox is 10-12 with six saves and a 3.60 ERA in 217 relief appearances over parts of nine...
·Cubs sign RHP Fox (PA SportsTicker)
CHICAGO (Ticker) - The Chicago Cubs on Wednesday agreed to terms with righthanded reliever Chad Fox on a minor league contract.
·To baseball's postseason teams go the playoff shares (Yahoo! Sports)
Who said it was all about the ring? While baseball players are no doubt playing for the Commissioner's Trophy...
·3 suitors give second-round bids for Chicago Cubs (AP)
At least three would-be buyers of the Chicago Cubs baseball franchise have submitted second-round bids to Tribune Co., according to newspaper reports. The Chicago Tribune, which is also owned by Tribune Co., and The Wall Street Journal said in stories late Monday and Tuesday thecompany received at least three new offers by its deadline on Monday.
·Henry Blanco's brother killed in Venezuela (AP)
The brother of major league catcher Henry Blanco was killed in Venezuela. Police believe that 39-year-old Carlos Simon Blanco was murdered by kidnappers after they abducted him Sunday in Guarenas, a Caracas suburb. Police found the victim's bullet-riddled body on Monday. Authorities think the kidnappers were seeking ransom for Blanco's release, according to a statement released Tuesday by...
·World Series shares remain below 2006 record (AP)
A full World Series share was worth $351,504 for the Philadelphia Phillies, below the record $362,173 set by the St. Louis Cardinals two years ago. Major League Baseball said Tuesday that the players' pool for the postseason was $51.16 million, down from $52.46 million last yearand a record $55.60 million in 2006.
·Sabathia, Ramirez, Burnett offered arbitration (AP)
Star pitcher CC Sabathia and slugging outfielder Manny Ramirez headlined a group of 24 players offered salary arbitration Monday by their former teams. Starters A.J. Burnett, Derek Lowe and Oliver Perez also were offered arbitration, as were closers Francisco Rodriguez and BrianFuentes, and first baseman Mark Teixeira.
·Orioles may be third team in Peavy-to-Cubs deal (Yahoo! Sports)
The Baltimore Orioles may end up as a third team in a three-way deal that would send San Diego Padres...
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·Chicago Cubs Roster Report
The Cubs look to be strong contenders for the NL Central title for at least a few years to come. They ended this year with 97 wins, and the roster isn't "old" in most key places. Many key veterans are signed to multiyear deals, but center field once again could become a question mark. BIGGEST NEEDS: Middle relief became the weak link on a generally strong pitching staff, particularly in the second half.
·Chicago Cubs Inside Pitch
Although obtaining a starting pitcher is not the top priority of the Cubs, general manager Jim Hendry won't give up on getting right-hander Jake Peavy from the Padres. The biggest obstacle, however, to adding any major players for 2009, is the budget. After a two-year unbridled spending spree, the Cubs are up against the budgetary wall when it comes to player payroll.
·Chicago Cubs Notes, Quotes
--RHP Chad Fox, who missed most of the season following elbow surgery, returned to the Cubs as a minor league free agent. He had a 5.40 ERA in three games for Chicago this year before getting hurt. --RHP Bob Howry, a mainstay of the bullpen since 2006, signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Giants. The Cubs didn't offer the free agent reliever salary arbitration.
·Cubs, RHP Fox agree to minor league contract
Right-handed reliever Chad Fox and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league contract Wednesday.Fox was added to the Cubs' roster May 2 and was 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three relief appearances before a season-ending injury to his right elbow. That was his first major league action since 2005.The 38-year-old Fox is 10-12 with six saves and a 3.60 ERA in 217 relief appearances over parts of nine seasons with Atlanta, Mi ...
·3 suitors give second-round bids for Chicago Cubs
At least three would-be buyers of the Chicago Cubs baseball franchise have submitted second-round bids to Tribune Co., according to newspaper reports.The Chicago Tribune, which is also owned by Tribune Co., and The Wall Street Journal said in stories late Monday and Tuesday the company received at least three new offers by its deadline on Monday.Both papers identified the suitors as: Tom Ricketts, a Chicago financier ...
·BRIEFING
Blue Jays owner Rogers dies
·Mets proud to be partners with Citigroup despite bailout
NOTEBOOK The Mets' new ballpark is called Citi Field. And in spite of financial troubles that last month resulted in Citigroup's being awarded $20 billion in government bailout money, there are no plans to change that.
·'Gutsy' Barea comes up big Guard's clutch 3 caps frantic rally, gives Mavs their only lead of game
The Los Angeles Clippers meekly went where they always seem to go - to another loss.
·Cubs' allure still strong
Interest in buying the Chicago Cubs remains healthy despite the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
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·Chicago Cubs Online :: Moving Marquis and Other Rumblings
Did the trade of Javier Vazquez by the White Sox provide a market for Jason Marquis? Many feel Jim Hendry must move Jason Marquis and the $9.875 million he is owed for next season in order to clear space in the budget to add Jake Peavy and his contract to the Cubs rotation. Marquis would be a reliable fifth starter in any rotation, including the Cubs, bu...
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