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Tony Campana’s speed is attractive to Dale Sveum
BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com February 21, 2012 10:54PM Chicago Cubs' Tony Campana follows through on a two-run inside-the-park home run that scored Starlin Castro during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati R... [...]
Cubs send Chris Carpenter to Red Sox for Theo Epstein
BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com February 21, 2012 10:54PM Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein introduces new Senior Vice President/Scouting and Player Development Jason McLeod, and Executive Vice President/Gene... [...]
Cubs prospect Trey McNutt keeps job but loses pal Chris Carpenter
BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com February 21, 2012 10:54PM MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Trey McNutt #71 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a portrait during media photo day at Finch Park on February 22, 2011 in Mesa, [...]
Cubs appear to be big winner in Epstein compensation case
Talk about a story with legs.Bud Selig, in an extended round of negotiating that showed how carefully he balances the conflicting interests of his 30 franchises, facilitated a resolution to the ongoing tiff between the Cubs [...]
Cubs send Carpenter to Red Sox as compensation for Epstein
MESA, Ariz. — Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington compared the Theo Epstein compensation issue to "cleaning out the garage" in early December, suggesting it was something you knew had to be done but would "find [...]
Jeff Samardzija could play key role for Cubs
By GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com February 20, 2012 10:46PM Reliever Jeff Samardzija might find himself with a rotation job after finishing the 2011 season with a bang. | Jeff Roberson~AP storyidforme: 26077882tmspicid: 9471047filehea... [...]
Cubs have solution for Carlos Marmol
BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com February 20, 2012 10:46PM “To be honest with you, I lost a lot of confidence in the last month ,” Carlos Marmol said. | Getty Images storyidforme: 26075398tmspicid: 9470104fileheaderi... [...]
Cubs, Red Sox finalize Theo Epstein deal
February 21, 2012 12:36PM Related Stories Cubs believe Carlos Marmol better off ditching cut fastball Jeff Samardzija could be key to Cubs’ new way of doing things Updated: February 21, 2012 12:36PM MESA, Ariz. – What was [...]
View from Boston: ‘Has chance to be real good’
Tribune report 12:21 p.m. CST, February 21, 2012 Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said that newly acquired Chris Carpenter is a “young, power-arm reliever that we think has a chance to be a real good big-league pitcher,” the Boston [...]
Rogers: Cubs could miss Carpenter; but stay tuned
Chris Carpenter pitches during the 2011 fall league. (Mark Gonzales/Tribune photo) By Phil Rogers, Tribune reporter 11:11 a.m. CST, February 21, 2012 No, the Cubs didn’t get Theo Epstein for nothing. Chris Carpenter is a good pitching prospect... [...]
RT @CarrieMuskat: #Cubs 1st bunt tourney starts Thursday. Tony Campana is ready http://t.co/ZYSsAa4Z5 minutes ago
#Cubs Bryan LaHair to start, but will take nothing for granted http://t.co/HHbSBmu9 via @cubs6 minutes ago
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Jerry Angelo out as Bears general manager
It's about time, the Bears needed a new face at GM! Just look at the d
Chicago Bulls Players Losing Money Today
Wow, it must be nice to give up so much money. I would definitely be t