Since the last couple of days, the Cubs have not been at all mention: Here is a short post on former Cubs:
According to Ken Rosenthal, OF Reed Johnson is close to signing with the Dodgers to be there 4th OF. The Cubs are out after him after signing Nady. I wish he went to the AL so we might not have to see him.
The Marlins have made a offer RP Kevin Gregg, The ex Marlin was traded to the Cubs last offseason after struggling badly. Oh well, he won't hurt them.
The Brewers sign OF Jim Edmonds to a minor league deal with and not-roster invitation to spring training. Edmonds missed all of 2009 but last played in the MLB in 2008 with the Cubs. I hope the best for him.
That is the latest but Pitchers and Catchers meet in about 17 days. Yippee!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
More on Nady...
Since News and Notes around the Cubs is slow so here is a fast post:
Nady is expected to be primarily a pinch hitter in April when the weather is cold so he can rehab from his 2nd Tommy John Surgery. His agent Scott Boras had stuff to say about Nady by calling him by his nickname "X".
--"X" talked about seeing where his surgically repaired elbow (Tommy John surgery) would be in "two-and-a-half months." That takes us into April, but neither Nady nor the Cubs seemed to think he wouldn't be ready to start the season on the active roster. Nady said he hoped to throw from 120 feet today and then push it back to 130 feet next week.
Here is what GM Jim Hendry had to say: "Quality, quality hitter. Certainly a legitimate middle-of-the-lineup hitter from his past. We searched long and hard in the winter to come up with one more solid bat to give Lou going into camp. This really came together rather quickly in the last week...We feel like we've got an everyday, legitimate 5-hole-type hitter to augment our offense."
Here is what his self said, Nady: "From a health standpoint, the arm's doing well. It's progressing each week, and I'll continue to do my throwing program for the next two-and-a-half months...Right now, it's hard, I think, to assess where I'll be in two-and-a-half months."
So if this is true, he can help the Cubs. He will also put pressure on Soriano, Kosuke and Byrd to hit if they don't, Levine says Pinella won't hesitant and put Nady in as a starter. I hope that is true.
I will keep you posted.
Nady is expected to be primarily a pinch hitter in April when the weather is cold so he can rehab from his 2nd Tommy John Surgery. His agent Scott Boras had stuff to say about Nady by calling him by his nickname "X".
--"X" talked about seeing where his surgically repaired elbow (Tommy John surgery) would be in "two-and-a-half months." That takes us into April, but neither Nady nor the Cubs seemed to think he wouldn't be ready to start the season on the active roster. Nady said he hoped to throw from 120 feet today and then push it back to 130 feet next week.
Here is what GM Jim Hendry had to say: "Quality, quality hitter. Certainly a legitimate middle-of-the-lineup hitter from his past. We searched long and hard in the winter to come up with one more solid bat to give Lou going into camp. This really came together rather quickly in the last week...We feel like we've got an everyday, legitimate 5-hole-type hitter to augment our offense."
Here is what his self said, Nady: "From a health standpoint, the arm's doing well. It's progressing each week, and I'll continue to do my throwing program for the next two-and-a-half months...Right now, it's hard, I think, to assess where I'll be in two-and-a-half months."
So if this is true, he can help the Cubs. He will also put pressure on Soriano, Kosuke and Byrd to hit if they don't, Levine says Pinella won't hesitant and put Nady in as a starter. I hope that is true.
I will keep you posted.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Cubs Sign Nady...
The Cubs officially sign OF Xavier Nady to a 1 year contract today. Deal was pending a physical but he passed it today. Nady will make 3.3 million base salary with 2 million in incentives of games played in 2010.
He missed pretty much all of 2009 with his 2nd Tommy John Surgery. So if he comes back healthy, he can be a good addition, When he had a full year in 2008, he batted .305 with 25hr and 97rbi in 148 games.
Like I said this is a pretty good deal for the Cubs. The Cubs offer the same deal to Dye but he declined and they settle with Nady.
I will keep you posted.
He missed pretty much all of 2009 with his 2nd Tommy John Surgery. So if he comes back healthy, he can be a good addition, When he had a full year in 2008, he batted .305 with 25hr and 97rbi in 148 games.
Like I said this is a pretty good deal for the Cubs. The Cubs offer the same deal to Dye but he declined and they settle with Nady.
I will keep you posted.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Joe Nelson likes Cubs, Could we see Eric Byrnes in a Cubs Uniform...
Nelson has spoke and said that he would love to pitch for the Cubs in 2010. Nelson pitch for the Rays in 2009. The 35 year old RP went 3-0 with a 4.02 era in 40.1 innings pitch. He can probably come cheap as he only made 1.3 million in 2009 so he will probably come cheap. I would like the Cubs sign him to a 1 year contract worth 800,000 with 500,000 in incentives of innings pitch in 2010. He would be the veteran presence that Hendry and Pinella wants.
Recent Cubs addition Chad Tracy was on the radio yesterday and he said recent release OF Eric Byrnes was jealous when he sign with the Cubs. Byrnes first choice to play for is the Cubs. I think he would be a good signing with his cheap price. He can play good defense and can hit OK. His numbers have been decreasing over the years but maybe can come back to his old form like a couple years ago. I think the Cubs should sign Byrnes to the same exact deal the Cuba sign Tracy to.
I will keep you posted as Catchers and Pitchers are soon to meet.
Recent Cubs addition Chad Tracy was on the radio yesterday and he said recent release OF Eric Byrnes was jealous when he sign with the Cubs. Byrnes first choice to play for is the Cubs. I think he would be a good signing with his cheap price. He can play good defense and can hit OK. His numbers have been decreasing over the years but maybe can come back to his old form like a couple years ago. I think the Cubs should sign Byrnes to the same exact deal the Cuba sign Tracy to.
I will keep you posted as Catchers and Pitchers are soon to meet.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Cubs Sign Chad Tracy, More Notes...
Yesterday the Cubs have announce that they have sign IF Chad Tracy to a minor league deal. Today the deal was official. Tracy will make 900,000 in 2010 if he makes the big league club. Plus 525,000 is he has 450 at-bats and a 100,000 if he is name comeback player of the year. I do see him making the big league club but the other 2 I don't see. You could see a trade for Micah Hoffpauir who is 30 years old because Tracy can play 3B, 1B, RF, and LF. But Hoffpauir still have 1 more option to go back to the minors which could happen. Tracy is expected to be primarily backup 3B for Ramirez and also player 1B. He is also a lefty like Hoffpauir to come off bench.
In 2009, Tracy batted .237 with 8hr and 39rbi in 257 at-bats. He is also not bad at defense. This could be a positive signing.
The Cubs have avoided arbitration with Sean Marshall agreeing to 950,000. Marshall filed for 1.175 million while the Cubs offered 800,000. Only 2 more left Marmol and Theriot.
The Cubs will be in attendance to watch P Noah Lowry throw next week. He missed all of 2009 with a arm injury. This would be a good signing.
When the Cubs signing of Nady becomes official I will have a full post on the signing. The deal is pending a physical.
I will keep you posted.
In 2009, Tracy batted .237 with 8hr and 39rbi in 257 at-bats. He is also not bad at defense. This could be a positive signing.
The Cubs have avoided arbitration with Sean Marshall agreeing to 950,000. Marshall filed for 1.175 million while the Cubs offered 800,000. Only 2 more left Marmol and Theriot.
The Cubs will be in attendance to watch P Noah Lowry throw next week. He missed all of 2009 with a arm injury. This would be a good signing.
When the Cubs signing of Nady becomes official I will have a full post on the signing. The deal is pending a physical.
I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
More Cubs Rumors... Update 1? (Cubs Sign Xaiver Nady) Update 2? (A's Sign Sheets) Update 3? (Chan Ho Park Signing Unlikely) Update 4 (Nady's contract)
Update 4 5:20: Jon Heyman is reporting that Nady will make 3.3 million in 2010 with 2 million in incentives. I think that deal could pay off even if he does average. I will have a full post of just the Cubs signing Nady tomorrow.
Update 3 12:37: Bruce Levine reports that the Cubs have contacted Park's agent but a deal is unlikely. He wants 3-4 million a year. Yeah I think that is to much to so oh well.
Update 2 12:10: The Oakland Athletics have sign P Ben Sheets to a 1 year contract worth 10 million in base salary and maybe incentives to. I would of love the Cubs to get Sheets but 8 million is way to much for a pitcher who miss all of 2009 with a shoulder injury.
Update 1 12:05: The Cubs have sign OF Xaviver Nady to a 1 year deal worth, contract details undisclosed. The deal is pending a physical and with elbow injuries and pat seasons that can hold up the deal from going through. Depending on how much he got, it could be a good deal. He is a good hitter against lefties and that can spill Kosuke Fukudome. I will update you later if the contract details are announce.
Jon Heyman tweets that the Cubs and Rays are looking at pitcher Chan Ho Park. In his career Park has been a starter and a reliever. But his stats as a reliever are way better than as a starter. In 2009 Park went 3-3 with a 4.43 era in 83.1 innings pitch. This is as a starter and a reliever. Since he is 37 years old, I would give him a 1 year contract worth 2 million plus. incentives.
Ken Rosenthal talk to Chien Ming Wang agent and the agent said 6 teams are interested in his services. The agent did not mention any names but why won't the Cubs be in on him, he can pitch as a starter and a reliever. In his career, he has won 19 games in a season twice. He was injure pretty much all in 2009 and but up horrible stats. He went 1-6 with a 9.64 era 42 innings pitch. That is as a starter and a reliever. He is only 29 so I would offer a 1 year contract around 2 million with a club option for the second year with incentives.
The Mesa council has approve the Cubs new facility so the Cubs will be officially in Mesa in 2010. Finally this is over, it has been dragging on for like ever.
Jim Bowden tweeted that P Ben Sheets negotiations are starting to heat up as Pitchers and Catchers meet in about 22 days. The teams most interested are the Mets, A's, Mariners, Rangers and the Cubs. The A's reportedly made a good offer to Sheets already. But id Sheets want to win he should go to a different team. Also remember Sheets will love to pitch with the Cubs. Lets hope he will take a discount.
More to come, I can smell it.
Update 3 12:37: Bruce Levine reports that the Cubs have contacted Park's agent but a deal is unlikely. He wants 3-4 million a year. Yeah I think that is to much to so oh well.
Update 2 12:10: The Oakland Athletics have sign P Ben Sheets to a 1 year contract worth 10 million in base salary and maybe incentives to. I would of love the Cubs to get Sheets but 8 million is way to much for a pitcher who miss all of 2009 with a shoulder injury.
Update 1 12:05: The Cubs have sign OF Xaviver Nady to a 1 year deal worth, contract details undisclosed. The deal is pending a physical and with elbow injuries and pat seasons that can hold up the deal from going through. Depending on how much he got, it could be a good deal. He is a good hitter against lefties and that can spill Kosuke Fukudome. I will update you later if the contract details are announce.
Jon Heyman tweets that the Cubs and Rays are looking at pitcher Chan Ho Park. In his career Park has been a starter and a reliever. But his stats as a reliever are way better than as a starter. In 2009 Park went 3-3 with a 4.43 era in 83.1 innings pitch. This is as a starter and a reliever. Since he is 37 years old, I would give him a 1 year contract worth 2 million plus. incentives.
Ken Rosenthal talk to Chien Ming Wang agent and the agent said 6 teams are interested in his services. The agent did not mention any names but why won't the Cubs be in on him, he can pitch as a starter and a reliever. In his career, he has won 19 games in a season twice. He was injure pretty much all in 2009 and but up horrible stats. He went 1-6 with a 9.64 era 42 innings pitch. That is as a starter and a reliever. He is only 29 so I would offer a 1 year contract around 2 million with a club option for the second year with incentives.
The Mesa council has approve the Cubs new facility so the Cubs will be officially in Mesa in 2010. Finally this is over, it has been dragging on for like ever.
Jim Bowden tweeted that P Ben Sheets negotiations are starting to heat up as Pitchers and Catchers meet in about 22 days. The teams most interested are the Mets, A's, Mariners, Rangers and the Cubs. The A's reportedly made a good offer to Sheets already. But id Sheets want to win he should go to a different team. Also remember Sheets will love to pitch with the Cubs. Lets hope he will take a discount.
More to come, I can smell it.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Foxsports.com: Cubs Rumors...
These rumors and notes are brought to you but Foxsports.com:
Jon Paul Morosi (Foxsports.com writer) reported last week that the Cubs have engage in contract talks with RP Kiko Calero but that has waned. He also says the Cubs still want a veteran RHP out of there bullpen in a couple weeks. He does not mention any names. I say they should have somebody in a week or two.
They say that Xavier Nady is there top choice for the 4th OF vacancy id Jermaine Dye does not lower his price. I think Johnny Gomes and Nady will both come for the same price as Dye and that would be good to have both on the bench. For the week bench the Cubs have right now. That is my opinion.
They say Ben Sheets is unlikely to land in Chicago, Jayson Stark said that last week. I wish they are wrong but as right now that seems more likely.
The Cubs have look into 2B's Adam Kennedy and Olando Hudson but 2B is not high on there priority list. At least it is on there list but would rather have Baker start over hose 2.
I will keep you posted as the Cubs should have moves on the horizon.
Jon Paul Morosi (Foxsports.com writer) reported last week that the Cubs have engage in contract talks with RP Kiko Calero but that has waned. He also says the Cubs still want a veteran RHP out of there bullpen in a couple weeks. He does not mention any names. I say they should have somebody in a week or two.
They say that Xavier Nady is there top choice for the 4th OF vacancy id Jermaine Dye does not lower his price. I think Johnny Gomes and Nady will both come for the same price as Dye and that would be good to have both on the bench. For the week bench the Cubs have right now. That is my opinion.
They say Ben Sheets is unlikely to land in Chicago, Jayson Stark said that last week. I wish they are wrong but as right now that seems more likely.
The Cubs have look into 2B's Adam Kennedy and Olando Hudson but 2B is not high on there priority list. At least it is on there list but would rather have Baker start over hose 2.
I will keep you posted as the Cubs should have moves on the horizon.
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