Since the rumors are slow and with Catchers and Pitchers meeting in like 2 weeks, I am going to have a rundown of every team in the NL Central counting the Cubs. This will be recapping there offseason, 1 team a day.
This will start tomorrow, upcoming schedule of when I will do each team:
Monday: Chicago Cubs
Tuesday: St. Louis Cardinals
Wednesday: Cincinatti Reds
Thursday: Milwaukee Brewers
Friday: Houston Astros
Saturday: Pittsburgh Pirates
I will be on schedule and have this on there perspctive day. If something does in fact break on Cubs like a rumor or a note. I will have that on the top with the recapping of that team below it.
So I will keep you updated on rumors if any at all. I will probably do the recapping of offseasons at night time.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Cubs Still like Luke Grergerson and Jason Frasor...
Here is the latest from the slow Cubs rumor mill:
Bruce Levine stated today that the Cubs are keep having conversations with the San Diego Padres about RP Luke Gregerson and the Toronto Blue Jays about RP Jason Frasor. Levine said both of them are available and also thinks Frasor will be gone by spring training because of the signing of ex Cub Kevin Gregg. Frasor is a free agents after the season.
Levine also thinks Tom Gorzelanny, Sean Marshall or Angel Guzman will have to be in a deal to get 1 of them via trade. I think Guzman is the keeper out of the group but only if his injury problems don't act up again.
Ken Rosenthal stated on Hot Stove on MLB Network that the Cubs are still looking for a RP that can pitch in the 7th or 8th inning to take over Marmols old roll.
Well of anything breaks I will have it right now.
Bruce Levine stated today that the Cubs are keep having conversations with the San Diego Padres about RP Luke Gregerson and the Toronto Blue Jays about RP Jason Frasor. Levine said both of them are available and also thinks Frasor will be gone by spring training because of the signing of ex Cub Kevin Gregg. Frasor is a free agents after the season.
Levine also thinks Tom Gorzelanny, Sean Marshall or Angel Guzman will have to be in a deal to get 1 of them via trade. I think Guzman is the keeper out of the group but only if his injury problems don't act up again.
Ken Rosenthal stated on Hot Stove on MLB Network that the Cubs are still looking for a RP that can pitch in the 7th or 8th inning to take over Marmols old roll.
Well of anything breaks I will have it right now.
Friday, February 5, 2010
News about Rennovations at Wrigley Field...
Here is an update but Bruce Levine, written by Levine:
It’s a very busy time around Clark and Addison as Wrigley Field gets a much-needed face-lift.
A newly renovated home clubhouse is part of the construction going on at the fabled ballpark under the watchful eye of the Ricketts family.
A brand-new players lounge with major-league comfort levels is part of the construction in the area of the clubhouse where the weight room and cardio room once existed. The weight room will be relocated down the hall, where the old umpires locker room once stood. The umps will be sent to what was an old storage area under the first-base box seats, halfway up the visiting team’s clubhouse ramp.
The Cubs also have hired a new nutritionist to help with healthier meals during the 81 home dates. The Cubs play 50 day games in which they serve breakfast, a light lunch and postgame meal. That’s at least a third more than any other team is fed because of the number of day games.
The kitchen area in the clubhouse has been gutted and will have state-of-the-art ovens and refridgeration and seating areas.
The team also is building a mirrored opening on the back end of the right-field wall with the intention of allowing fans outside of the park to watch Cubs players take batting practice under the right-field stands.
The window will be open on Sheffield Ave. as part of a plaza the Cubs are building, which will also access their Sheffield Grill, the restaurant that will be open to the public before and after games. New food at the Grill will include bison beef specialties. That’s correct, it is buffalo, which is raised on the Ricketts’ ranch in Omaha, Neb.
The team also is promising to upgrade other food products.
The team will announce a new marketing campaign that will be introduced next week, focusing on the future while retaining the culture of the past.
As previously reported here, ownership has created a new 80-seat lounge/restaurant in the area where the last six sky boxes were located, going north on the third-base line. The seats will be sold to corporations and people who have been on a waiting list for sky boxes. The area will feature a lounge and food stations. The team is hiring a construction manager to oversee the building of their new triangle building that will cover 400,000 square feet.
The new manager will oversee that construction as well as the construction of the new complex in Mesa, Ariz.
The Cubs hope the triangle building will be up and running by 2014, the 100th anniversary of Wrigley field.
The back of the Cubs’ scoreboard has been refurbished, marking the first time any repairs have been done to the famous board since it was built in 1937.
Cubs rumors are really slow no but if something does pick up, I will have it right here.
It’s a very busy time around Clark and Addison as Wrigley Field gets a much-needed face-lift.
A newly renovated home clubhouse is part of the construction going on at the fabled ballpark under the watchful eye of the Ricketts family.
A brand-new players lounge with major-league comfort levels is part of the construction in the area of the clubhouse where the weight room and cardio room once existed. The weight room will be relocated down the hall, where the old umpires locker room once stood. The umps will be sent to what was an old storage area under the first-base box seats, halfway up the visiting team’s clubhouse ramp.
The Cubs also have hired a new nutritionist to help with healthier meals during the 81 home dates. The Cubs play 50 day games in which they serve breakfast, a light lunch and postgame meal. That’s at least a third more than any other team is fed because of the number of day games.
The kitchen area in the clubhouse has been gutted and will have state-of-the-art ovens and refridgeration and seating areas.
The team also is building a mirrored opening on the back end of the right-field wall with the intention of allowing fans outside of the park to watch Cubs players take batting practice under the right-field stands.
The window will be open on Sheffield Ave. as part of a plaza the Cubs are building, which will also access their Sheffield Grill, the restaurant that will be open to the public before and after games. New food at the Grill will include bison beef specialties. That’s correct, it is buffalo, which is raised on the Ricketts’ ranch in Omaha, Neb.
The team also is promising to upgrade other food products.
The team will announce a new marketing campaign that will be introduced next week, focusing on the future while retaining the culture of the past.
As previously reported here, ownership has created a new 80-seat lounge/restaurant in the area where the last six sky boxes were located, going north on the third-base line. The seats will be sold to corporations and people who have been on a waiting list for sky boxes. The area will feature a lounge and food stations. The team is hiring a construction manager to oversee the building of their new triangle building that will cover 400,000 square feet.
The new manager will oversee that construction as well as the construction of the new complex in Mesa, Ariz.
The Cubs hope the triangle building will be up and running by 2014, the 100th anniversary of Wrigley field.
The back of the Cubs’ scoreboard has been refurbished, marking the first time any repairs have been done to the famous board since it was built in 1937.
Cubs rumors are really slow no but if something does pick up, I will have it right here.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Cubs/Marmol Avoid Arbitration...
According to multiple reports, The Cubs and closer Carlos Marmol have avoid arbitration today. He will earn 2.125 million in 2010. Carlos Marmol filed for 2.5 million and the Cubs only offer 1.75 million. They pretty much met in mid point of both offers.
I think that is a fair offer and only have Theriot left to sign in arbitration. It seems like Theriot will go to an arbitration hearing, Levine and Miles thinks so. I think marmol should get more money that Theriot.
I will keep you posted as maybe Theriot will change his mind but seems unlikely as right now.
I think that is a fair offer and only have Theriot left to sign in arbitration. It seems like Theriot will go to an arbitration hearing, Levine and Miles thinks so. I think marmol should get more money that Theriot.
I will keep you posted as maybe Theriot will change his mind but seems unlikely as right now.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Cubs Expected to go to Arb Hearing with Theriot...
According to a report from Bruce Levine, the Cubs and SS Ryan Theriot have cut negotiations on a contract for 2010. Ryan Theriot is up for his 1st time of arbitration. He made 500,000 in 2009 and submitted a offer for 3.4 million while the Cubs submitted a offer of 2.6 million. This will be the Cubs first arbitration since 1993 when they went with Mark Grace. His arbitration is set anywhere from February 8th to February 20th.
The league won't give the exact date of arm hearing because of: Major League Baseball and the players union usually refuse to give out dates to the media in advance of arbitration hearings. The reason is both sides want the independent arbitrator to not have any knowledge or be able to research the cases they will hear. Arbitrators are given cases randomly on the day the case is heard. Thanks to Bruce Levine.
The Cubs still have to work out a deal with the other arb eligible player that does not have a deal yet, closer Carlos Marmol.
I agree with the Cubs offer for Ryan Theriot and I think they will win the case.
I will keep you posted.
The league won't give the exact date of arm hearing because of: Major League Baseball and the players union usually refuse to give out dates to the media in advance of arbitration hearings. The reason is both sides want the independent arbitrator to not have any knowledge or be able to research the cases they will hear. Arbitrators are given cases randomly on the day the case is heard. Thanks to Bruce Levine.
The Cubs still have to work out a deal with the other arb eligible player that does not have a deal yet, closer Carlos Marmol.
I agree with the Cubs offer for Ryan Theriot and I think they will win the case.
I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Cubs Watching Kris Benson Again....
According to a report from ESPN.com, the Cubs are 1 of 4 teams mention to be monitoring P Kris Benson. The other 3 teams mention are the Nationals, Diamondbacks and Reds. Benson has rarely pitch in the lat 3 season due to rotator cuff surgery. This is not the first time you have heard his name over the years.
The last time he pretty much pitch a full year was 2006 with the Baltimore Orioles. Going 11-12 with a 4.82 era in 183 inning pitch. But he did pitch with the Texas Rangers in 2009, going 1-1 with a 8.46 era in 22.1 innings.
The 35 year old, will only get a minor league deal with a spring invitation to spring training. That is what I think. I wouldn't care to much for him but like I said yesterday, it is only a minor league deal.
I will keep you posted.
The last time he pretty much pitch a full year was 2006 with the Baltimore Orioles. Going 11-12 with a 4.82 era in 183 inning pitch. But he did pitch with the Texas Rangers in 2009, going 1-1 with a 8.46 era in 22.1 innings.
The 35 year old, will only get a minor league deal with a spring invitation to spring training. That is what I think. I wouldn't care to much for him but like I said yesterday, it is only a minor league deal.
I will keep you posted.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Cubs Sign Kevin Millar
According to ESPN.com, the Cubs have sign utility man Kevin Millar to a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation to spring training. He is expected to compete with Chad Tracy and Micah Hoffpauir to come off the bench in 2010.
The Tribune is reporting that the minor league contract is not guarantee. So probably if he does not make the big league club, he will be release.
The 38 year old batted .223 with 7hr and 29rbi in 78 games with the Toronto Blue Jays last year.
There really is nothing to say, it is a minor league deal. I don't like Millar because he has not bat but like I said.
The Tribune is reporting that the minor league contract is not guarantee. So probably if he does not make the big league club, he will be release.
The 38 year old batted .223 with 7hr and 29rbi in 78 games with the Toronto Blue Jays last year.
There really is nothing to say, it is a minor league deal. I don't like Millar because he has not bat but like I said.
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