The Chicago Cubs today acquired catcher Anthony Recker from the Oakland Athletics for catcher/first baseman Blake Lalli. Recker has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. To make room for Recker on the 40-man roster, left-handed pitcher Scott Maine has been designated for assignment. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs make trade with Oakland Athletics
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MLB Advanced Media BLUNDERS in “breaking” Braves-Cubs Dempster non-trade
This is what happens when you over-centralize your power and resources. When you make a blunder, you being the so-called authority, the fallout is magnified. MLB Advanced Media (perhaps the greatest Orwellian doublespeak that you'll ever hear) is Major League Baseball's subsidiary which seeks to control and monopolize baseball related web content. It's the reason bloggers … [Read more...] about MLB Advanced Media BLUNDERS in “breaking” Braves-Cubs Dempster non-trade
Cubs Trade Cashner for Padres Super-Prospect Anthony Rizzo
Today, the Chicago Cubs acquired San Diego Padres first baseman Anthony Rizzo and right-handed pitcher Zach Cates in exchange for one of their own super-prospects, right-handed pitcher Andrew Cashner and outfielder Kyung-Min Na. This move pretty much ends the idea of the Cubs signing Milwaukee Brewers mega-free agent Prince Fielder. … [Read more...] about Cubs Trade Cashner for Padres Super-Prospect Anthony Rizzo
Cubs Deal Sean Marshall to the Reds; get Young Players in Return
Theo Epstein sent a message of rebuilding today. Actually he already sent that message earlier this week when he said that the Chicago Cubs were not interested in acquiring Prince Fielder. It's clear: a youth movement, rebuilding from scratch is going on in Chicago. Today, Theo acquired left-handed pitcher Travis Wood, outfielder Dave Sappelt and minor league infielder … [Read more...] about Cubs Deal Sean Marshall to the Reds; get Young Players in Return