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Chicago Cubs sign 2nd rounder; list of signed draft picks

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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 unfortunately have to bring Chris Volstad back up

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The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Chris Volstad from Triple-A Iowa.  To make room for Volstad on the roster, Casey Coleman has been optioned to Triple-A. Sorry for the bad news Cubs fans. An just when you had won four in a row...Volstad will make the start for the Cubs tonight against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. A member of Chicago’s starting … [Read more...] about Cubs unfortunately have to bring Chris Volstad back up

Cubs finalize deal with Cuban sensation Jorge Soler

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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

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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

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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

Comedian Jeff Garlin expresses wish for Cubs to trade Alfonso Soriano (video)

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Chicago Cubs fans would love to see Alfonso Soriano traded out of The Chi. But curb your enthusiasm for it actually happening- who's going to take that albatross of a contract off their hands? It didn't stop comedian/sitcom star Jeff Garlin from expressing his hopes that the Cubbies can unload the most overpaid player in MLB. Garlin was the guest brought in to sing "Take Me … [Read more...] about Comedian Jeff Garlin expresses wish for Cubs to trade Alfonso Soriano (video)

Chicago Cubs fire big expensive hitting coach

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The Chicago Cubs today dismissed hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo and named James Rowson, the organization’s minor league hitting coordinator, the club’s interim major league hitting coach. Jaramillo was a big expensive splash hire three years ago, but obviously couldn't work his magic here. All he accomplished in the Major Leagues meant nothing when he tried to get it done in … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs fire big expensive hitting coach