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[Muskat Ramblings] - 11/7 Winter ball roundup

muskat — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:01:22 GMT

[Chicago Tribune] - Cubs' Harden, Johnson file for free agency - Chicago Breaking Sports

November 7, 2009 12:30 AM — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:04:51 GMT

... list because of back spasms. John Grabow, Kevin Gregg, and Chad Fox all the Cubs' other potential free agents. Eligible players may file through Nov. 19. The ...

[Another Cubs Blog] - Aaaaand Here We Go…

Mercurial Outfielder — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:37:11 GMT

... hen is signed by another team, the Cubs would be due a sandwich pick in the draft. Johnson is a Type Z FA, meaning t ...

[A League of Her Own] - Fred & Ethel

Stephanie Walker — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:33:08 GMT

[Muskat Ramblings] - 11/6 AFL update

muskat — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:15 GMT

... e, and he'll play Saturday in the Rising Stars game at Surprise Stadium. The Cubs' highly touted shortstop was to have been joined by third baseman Josh Vitte ...

[Goat Riders of the Apocalypse] - 2009 Recap: Rich Harden

AJ Walsh — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:32:40 GMT

... arly in his career, the guy used to throw four or five pitches; in 2009, the Cubs put him on a strict fastball-and-change-up-only diet to keep his arm healthy ...

[MLB Trade Rumors] - Trade Market: Right Fielders

Tim Dierkes — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:15:47 GMT

... ems off the field. Since he's owed $21MM over the 2010 and '11 seasons, the Cubs will have to match him up with another bad contract. Jose Guillen, Royals. ...

[Bleed Cubbie Blue] - Building A Cubs Champion: 2010 Edition

Al — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:03:07 GMT

... ’t be giving Geo that big a raise. Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs. by nji232 on Nov 6, 2009 9:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs after injuries, p ...

[Bleacher Nation] - Rich Harden and Reed Johnson are Free Agents

Ace — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:07:07 GMT

... d to return to the Cubs in 2010. The Cubs have an exclusive 15-day window in which to negotiate with their free agents ...

[MLB - Blue Jays] - Inbox: Will the Blue Jays trade Wells?

Jordan Bastian — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:29:34 GMT

... when it comes to rumors. A recent Chicago Tribune report, citing an unnamed Cubs source, claimed there is no truth to the rumor. It is no secret that the Cub ...

[North Jersey] - Looking back at the Yankees 27 World Series wins

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:36:14 GMT

... wins Game 4 as the Yanks hit five solo homers, three by Ruth. 1932 Defeated Cubs, 4-0 Although Gehrig hits .529, the Series will be known for Ruth’s “called ...

[Chicago Cubs Online] - Rambling with Five Months to go until Opening Day

Brian McCabe — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:30:31 GMT

... fielder then I am going to assume Matt Holliday can play right field. If the Cubs need a right fielder then ... Mr. Hendry ... paging Mr. Hendry? If you don't ...

[Chicago Cubs Online] - Harden and Johnson File for Free Agency

Neil — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:15:05 GMT

... o be a Type-B free agent which would give the Cubs a sandwich pick in next year's draft as compensation if Harden declines arbi ...

[Chicago Tribune] - Josh Vitters doesn't disappoint in Arizona Fall League

Tom Carkeek — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:14:47 GMT

... great third baseman, not just a good third baseman." One of Vitters' bosses, Cubs vice president of player personnel Oneri Fleita, considers it a non-issue. " ...

[Another Cubs Blog] - Why You Can’t Believe The Talking Heads

MB21 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:32:02 GMT