Chicago Cubs
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Signs point toward Toronto as winner of rights to Darvish
Dallas News Rangers Blog &bull Dec 16, 2011The growing consensus among officials with several major-league clubs is Toronto will surpass the Texas Rangers and win the negotiating rights to Japanese righthander Yu Darvish. Without having direct knowledge of the offers, the officials believe Toronto came in with… Full Story »
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Cubs 'not major players' for Fielder
NBC MLB News &bull Dec 16, 2011
HBT: Contrary to recent reports, one writer says the Chicago Cubs are not willing to spend the money it would take to land Prince Fielder. Full Story »
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Cubs Pursuing Fielder, Darvish
Jerry Crasnick on MLB on ESPN &bull Dec 15, 2011
Jerry Crasnick with the latest on the Cubs involvement with Prince Fielder and Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish. Full Story »
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Source: Cubs one of several bidders on Darvish
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Darvish, 25, was posted by the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters earlier this week. Bidding closed Wednesday, and the Ham Fighters have until Tuesday to accept a bid. The posting process allows major league teams to send a blind one-time-only bid… Full Story »
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Bats: Fenway and Wrigley Find Two Sides to Landmark Status
New York Times MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Baseball's two oldest and most iconic ballparks are on divergent paths when it comes to recognizing their historic status. After a decade of renovations, Boston's Fenway Park is hurtling toward federal landmark recognition-and the tax credits that come with it. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Cubs contend that Wrigley Field's… Full Story »
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Fenway and Wrigley Find Two Sides to Landmark Status
Bats Blog on NY Times &bull Dec 15, 2011
Baseball's two oldest and most iconic ballparks are on divergent paths when it comes to recognizing their historic status. After a decade of renovations, Boston's Fenway Park is hurtling toward federal landmark recognition-and the tax credits that come with it. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Cubs contend that Wrigley Field's… Full Story »
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Cubs serious about Japanese star
Kansas City Star Royals News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Daisuke Matsuzaka hasn't fulfilled the expectations that came with a $103 million commitment. But he helped Theo Epstein win a World Series ring with the Boston Red Sox in 2007, and he hasn't scared the Chicago Cubs' new president away… Full Story »
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Cubs bid for Darvish
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish hurls the ball against Seibu Lions batters. Daisuke Matsuzaka hasn't fulfilled the expectations that came with a $103 million commitment. But he helped Theo Epstein win a World Series ring in 2007, and he hasn't scared… Full Story »
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Prince Fielder is on the market; Cubs, Rangers, Mariners are interested
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Now that Albert Pujols has found his new home on the West Coast , Prince Fielder is the most coveted slugger remaining in this year's free agent class. And for all the general managers out there looking for a power-hitting… Full Story »
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Sign-And-Trade Involving Nakajima Possible
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Yankees won the bidding for Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, but that doesn't mean he'll be wearing pinstripes in 2012. Agent Greg Genske has approached the Yankees about the possibility of a sign-and-trade, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.… Full Story »
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Cubs, Dodgers Interested In Coco Crisp
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Cubs and Dodgers have been in discussions with Coco Crisp to play left field, MLBTR has learned. The 32-year-old hasn't played left regularly since 2005 with the Indians. The Cubs' inquiry on Crisp is interesting, since they have left… Full Story »
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Ricketts family buys McDonald's land across from Wrigley Field
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The view of the McDonald's restaurant, a parking lot and Wrigley Field at the intersection of Clark and Addison in Chicago. The Ricketts family has reportedly paid $20 million for the property which includes the McDonald's restaurant and a parking… Full Story »
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Ramirez on replacing Fielder: 'I'm going to do my best'
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Dec 14, 2011
MILWAUKEE - With Prince Fielder all but gone and Ryan Braun facing a possible 50-game suspension, the Milwaukee Brewers needed another source of offense. Aramis Ramirez, step right up.The Brewers finalized a $36 million, three-year contract with free agent and… Full Story »
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Big Z 'climbing mountains, running on beach' to prepare for Cubs return
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Dec 14, 2011
How badly does Carlos Zambrano want to remain with the Cubs? So much that the volatile right-hander says he's working diligently on conditioning during the offseason to ensure that he's ready for spring training. Full Story »
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Ramirez finalizes deal with Brewers
Daily Herald Cubs News &bull Dec 14, 2011
With Prince Fielder all but gone and Ryan Braun facing a possible 50-game suspension, the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a $36 million, three-year contract with former Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez on Wednesday. "You can't replace Prince Fielder. He's one of… Full Story »
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Sam Donnellon: Phillies' Willis move fits Gillick's M.O.
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Dec 14, 2011PAT GILLICK is not working for the Cubs and he's not with the Dodgers, either. There was a report that he went to the Dominican Republic last month to meet with Aramis Ramirez and to Cuba to scout Yeonnis Cespedes… Full Story »
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Cards sign Schumaker, cut Theriot
Daily Herald Cubs News &bull Dec 13, 2011
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ryan Theriot, here celebrating a playoff win against Philadelphia, is now a free agent after the Cardinals declined to offer him a contract. ST. LOUIS - Second baseman Skip Schumaker has agreed to a $3 million,… Full Story »
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Cubs non-tender Hill, offer arbitration to six players
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Hill hit .194 with nine RBIs in 134 at-bats in a back-up role, going 0-for-34 with runners in scoring position. The 32-year-old veteran was seen as vulnerable with prospects Welington Castillo and Steve Clevenger ready to compete for a roster… Full Story »
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Cubs' Hill not tendered a contract
Daily Herald Cubs News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Hill, 32, has been a Cub since 2007. He was an arbitration-eligible player who made $850,000 this past season. He is free to re-sign with the Cubs as a free agent. During 2011, Hill played in 46 games and had… Full Story »
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Tigers Inquired On Chase Headley
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 11, 2011
The Tigers checked with the Padres about Chase Headley, but there's no momentum in trade talks right now, sources tell Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Several other teams have reportedly shown interest in Headley this winter including… Full Story »
