The Chicago Cubs and shortstop Starlin Castro have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season in 2020. The contract covers Castro’s four arbitration seasons as well as his first three free agent seasons (club option for his fourth free agent season). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs and Starlin Castro agree on 7 year extension
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Chicago Cubs ramblings on the way to a 100 loss season
After a week off, thanks to life getting in the way of a good rant, Ramblings are back and better than ever. Well, hopefully these are at least decent. Basically, I just hope you enjoy them a little bit. Or more. So let’s go … … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs ramblings on the way to a 100 loss season
Chicago Cubs sign 2nd rounder; list of signed draft picks
The Chicago Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Duane Underwood, their second round selection (67th pick overall) in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Underwood, from Pope High School in Georgia, will report to Mesa. Overall in 2012, the Cubs signed each of their first 20 picks and 29 players overall selected in the draft. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs sign 2nd rounder; list of signed draft picks
Cubs finalize deal with Cuban sensation Jorge Soler
There were a ton of MLB teams in the derby for Cuba defectee Jorge Soler, and the Chicago Cubs won the spending battle to get him. Now that Anthony Rizzo is up at the Major League level, Soler gets to become the next big name to be "franchise savior." Soler, 20, joins the Cubs organization after playing for Cuba at several international tournaments, including the 16-under … [Read more...] about Cubs finalize deal with Cuban sensation Jorge Soler
Anthony Rizzo makes Cubs debut with astounding hype; Wrigleyville abuzz
The Chicago Cubs will probably lose 105+ games this season (the club record is 103), so in this most dreadful of seasons tonight was pretty much their Super Bowl. It’s the first "green shoot" of the Theo Epstein- Jed Hoyer regime, a huge night for Cubs fans and the long term view. And a reason for extra media to show up. With over a century on ineptitude, Cub fans are always … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo makes Cubs debut with astounding hype; Wrigleyville abuzz
Superprospect Anthony Rizzo called up to Cubs; for real this time
Update: the Des Moines Register is reporting that Cubs uber-prospect Anthony Rizzo was taken out of last night's Iowa Cubs game in the 4th inning, and is being called up to the parent club. So far, there hasn't been word from the big league team as of yet. So this is call-up for real, and not an error/publicity stunt like last time? What we wrote on Memorial Day … [Read more...] about Superprospect Anthony Rizzo called up to Cubs; for real this time
Chicago Cubs sign 15 of their 2012 Draft Picks
The Chicago Cubs have thus far signed 15 players selected in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, including right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn out of Heritage High School in Brentwood, Calif., who was drafted with the 56th overall pick (compensation round). But they haven't landed their #1, Albert Almora, the #6 overall pick who appears destined to play hardball with the … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs sign 15 of their 2012 Draft Picks
Cubs draft manager Dale Sveum’s kid
In this job market, nepotism rules. Yesterday the Chicago Cubs selected third baseman Rustin Sveum, son of Cubs manager Dale Sveum, in the 39th round (1,184th) out of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Hey, it's not what you know, but who you know right? Last year, the Cubs drafted Shawon Dunston Jr. so again it was "family business." … [Read more...] about Cubs draft manager Dale Sveum’s kid
Chicago Cubs 2012 MLB draft day 2 synopsis
The Chicago Cubs yesterday completed the second day of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The club thus far has selected 17 players. The third and final day of the draft is today with rounds 16-40. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs 2012 MLB draft day 2 synopsis
Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night
On Wednesday May 16th the Chicago Cubs hosted their inaugural Social Media Night. Fans who purchased tickets were invited to a pregame social media panel at Wrigley Field's Captain Morgan Club. And by social media, we obviously mean the discussion was Twitter heavy. The panel consisted of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (@RobbieGould09), (more on his night here) Cubs.com … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night