Prospect Corner- Cliff Andersen

February 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
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OF Cliff Andersen is the latest Cubs minor leaguer highlighted in the Prospect Corner. What is his potential? It’s hard to say at this point given how far he needs to go just to project as a starting RF’er, but he has the tools to do so.

Cubs Trade Michael Wuertz to Oakland for Minor Leaguers OF Richie Robnett and SS Justin Sellers

February 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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As the Cubs continue to be the most active team this off-season, they have traded one of Lou’s perpetual doghouse tenants in Michael Wuertz to Oakland for minor leaguers Richie Robnett and Justin Sellers.

Where Have you Gone Rich Hill? Trade Rumors Between Cubs-Orioles Swirl

January 30, 2009 By 6 Comments
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Rich Hill, the once promising middle of the rotation starter as recently as the Fall of 2007, is likely on the verge of being traded to the Cubs’ primary trading partner the Baltimore Orioles. As the rumors swirl, we discuss Hill’s mechanical struggles.

Chicago Cubs Prospect Corner – Danny McDaniel

January 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Danny McDaniel is a pitching prospect for the Chicago Cubs, and depending on the development of his secondary pitches as well as his command, that will determine how quickly he rises as well as if he makes it to the majors in the future.

Alfonso Soriano Says He Is Content Hitting Lower in the Batting Order

January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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According to the Chicago Tribune today, Alfonso Soriano has publicly stated that he would not object to Lou Piniella using him as more of a middle of the order hitter. But is this really a good idea for Soriano and the Cubs?

Cubs trade SS Ronny Cedeno and LHP Garrett Olson to the Mariners for RHP Aaron Heilman.

January 28, 2009 By 2 Comments
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In what appears to be one of more thought provoking moves of the off-season, the Cubs have traded away what possibly could be a coveted piece of the Peavy deal by trading Garrett Olson along with Ronny Cedeno for former Mariners/Mets reliever Aaron Heilman.

Chicago Cubs 2009 Preview: Taking a Look at the Cubs’ 2009 Bullpen

January 27, 2009 By 6 Comments
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Beyond the bench, the bullpen is the 2nd weakest sector of the 2009 Chicago Cubs. The pen is average compared to the other 31 teams and well below average compared to the likely 8 we will see in the 2009 playoffs.

Chicago Cubs Prospect Corner: Ty Wright

January 26, 2009 By 1 Comment
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In the first edition of the Prospect Corner, we take a look at Ty Wright. Wright is a Chicago Cubs prospect who was drafted by the Cubs in the 7th round out of Oklahoma St. in the 2007 amateur draft.

Chicago Cubs: 2009 Spring Training Non-Roster Invitee Breakdown – Hitters

January 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Yesterday, I wrote about the 2009 Non-Roster Invitee pitchers and today I am concluding with the position players, categorized as either suspect or prospect.

Chicago Cubs: Breaking Down the 2009 Spring Training Non-Roster Invitee List: Part I – Pitchers

January 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Each year the Cubs will invite 20 or so players that are not included on the 40 man roster who will participate in Spring Training with the Major leaguers. I will break these down these NRIs into prospect and suspect categories, starting with pitchers.

Chicago Cubs: Looking Ahead to 2009 Part II – Players Who Will Regress

January 21, 2009 By 3 Comments

Yesterday, I wrote about where I expect the Cubs to finish in 2009 as well as a player-by-player analysis of which players I expect to improve over last year. Today, I will conclude with which players I expect to remain similar as well as which players I expect to regress.

Chicago Cubs: Looking Ahead to 2009 Part I – Players Who Will Improve

January 20, 2009 By 1 Comment

The pieces are still in place for the Cubs to win the division for a 3rd straight year, and realistically, the Cubs have the 2nd most talented team in the NL behind the Phillies. As we look ahead to 2009, which Cubs player will improve this season?

Chicago Cubs Trade Felix Pie to Orioles for Garrett Olson and Hank Williamson

January 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The Chicago Cubs announced today that they have finalized a trade to send former phenom Felix Pie to the Baltimore Orioles for two pitchers, Garrett Olson and Hank Williamson. This is an obvious move more geared towards roster flexibility and stockpiling arms.