As the MLB trade deadline approaches on Thursday, the Chicago Cubs have the 4th best record in all of baseball. However, their pitching really needs some help. Seth Lugo, who they are rumored to be chasing, could be the answer. But first, let's run it back to how we got to this place. The North-Siders lost their ace, Justin Steele, at the beginning of the season due to … [Read more...] about Seth Lugo the Best Option Among Cubs Starting Pitcher Targets
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Ink dries on Chicago Cubs deal with Edwin Jackson
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract. A Cubs source said that the deal is for $52 million; including an $8 million signing bonus with annual salaries of $11 million per year. Jackson, 29, has pitched all or part of the last 10 major league seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003-05), Tampa Bay (2006-08), … [Read more...] about Ink dries on Chicago Cubs deal with Edwin Jackson
Cubs trade Mike Fontenot Away
The Chicago Cubs moved another piece off their team of the damned in their season of futility today by trading utility infielder Mike Fontenot away for San Francisco minor league outfielder Evan Crawford. Right around the MLB trading deadline, the Cubbies moved Ryan Theriot, and now with Fontenot gone, the "O boys," whose last names are pronounced in French, are no more. … [Read more...] about Cubs trade Mike Fontenot Away
Cubs GM Jim Hendry Believes they’re still in it
"It could be a lot worse. Like I said, if you could just reel off a few good weeks, you could find yourself in the middle of July under five games behind and then it's back to 'game on' again," Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry told the media before Wednesday night's 6-2 win over the visiting Oakland Athletics. "It's just time to do it. We need a couple good weeks, and … [Read more...] about Cubs GM Jim Hendry Believes they’re still in it