Today, we continue profiling minor league prospects on the rosters of the Chicago Cubs' three upper level teams: Iowa, Tennessee and Daytona. In a few days, we will examine prospects on the Cubs' lower-tier teams of Kane County, Boise and Arizona. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs’ prospect profiles: Ha, Grimm, Pineyro and more
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Chicago White Sox in better shape after trade deadline
The Chicago White Sox moved three players before the July 31 trade deadline, and are better off for it. Matt Thornton and Jake Peavy were moved to the Boston Red Sox, and Jesse Crain is now a Tampa Bay Ray. Double-A prospect Brandon Jacobs and Detroit Tigers #2 minor leaguer Avasail Garcia were the prized pieces in the deals to Boston. Crain’s move will bring back a player at … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox in better shape after trade deadline
Red Sox acquire Jake Peavy from White Sox
The Boston Red Sox sent Cleuluis Rondon, J.B. Wendelken, and Francellis Montas to the Chicago White Sox; OF Avisail Garcia was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Red Sox to the White Sox. So it's a three team deal: Red Sox, White Sox, Tigers. … [Read more...] about Red Sox acquire Jake Peavy from White Sox
Chicago Cubs’ prospect profiles: Amaya, Balaguert and more
Yesterday, we featured two players from each of the Chicago Cubs' three upper-tier minor league teams, Iowa, Tennessee and Daytona. Today, we feature two players apiece on the rosters of their lower-level teams, Kane County, Boise and the Arizona Rookie League Cubs. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs’ prospect profiles: Amaya, Balaguert and more
White Sox Trade Rumors (Peavy, Rios, Ramirez)
As the July 31st Major League Baseball trade deadline looms, the White Sox are expected to move at least a couple of players including starting pitcher Jake Peavy. What are the latest rumors? The Sportsbank has you covered. … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Rumors (Peavy, Rios, Ramirez)
Chicago Cubs’ prospect profiles: Lim, Silva, Bour and more
Today we will feature two players at each of the Cubs' three highest minor league affiliates: Iowa, Tennessee and Daytona. Monday, we will feature players on the rosters of Kane County, Boise and the Arizona Rookie League Cubs. We hope to make this a regular addition to thesportsbank.net. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs’ prospect profiles: Lim, Silva, Bour and more
Cubs TRADE Alfonso Soriano, please trade bimbo claiming to be his mistress too
The New York Yankees have traded for Alfonso Soriano. Whatever the Chicago Cubs get back in return it's worth it. According to multiple sources, the Cubs have sent Alfonso Soriano to the Yankees. They will reportedly pick up $17.7 million of the remaining $24.9 million Soriano is owed in return for a mid-level prospect. Soriano is scheduled to make $18 million next season, $5 … [Read more...] about Cubs TRADE Alfonso Soriano, please trade bimbo claiming to be his mistress too
Skinny on the newly acquired Chicago Cubs prospects
You heard all about the Matt Garza trade. So let's look at who the Chicago Cubs today acquired. You know all about Garza, and he's gone now, so let's move on. The Chicago Cubs put more prospects in the pipeline today. They are: infielder Mike Olt, right-handed pitcher Justin Grimm, right-handed pitcher C.J. Edwards and two players to be named from the Texas Rangers. … [Read more...] about Skinny on the newly acquired Chicago Cubs prospects
Milwaukee Brewers t-shirts celebrate Ryan Braun “Innocence”
"I'm not that innocent." Those are the words of the noted Southern American philosopher Britney Spears. And the phrase applies to Milwaukee Brewers slugger and 2011 NL MVP Ryan Braun. But Ryan Braun is innocent when it comes to PEDs. Or at least he's not guilty. And a t-shirt company appealing to Brewers fans has something to say about it- using the medium of cotton and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers t-shirts celebrate Ryan Braun “Innocence”
Retrospective on Epstein and Hoyer year one trades
As the Chicago Cubs embark on their second consecutive midseason selloff, now is the appropriate time to assess some of the trades made by Cubs' Vice President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and General Manager Jed Hoyer since they joined the Cubs' organization in the Fall of 2011. Our retrospective will focus on all of the trades made by the Cubs new management team from … [Read more...] about Retrospective on Epstein and Hoyer year one trades