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Chicago Cubs Reportedly Sign Cuban Star Gerardo Concepcion: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NorthsideBum — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:56:56 +0000

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein has never shied away from acquiring talent from international markets. As the general manager of the Boston Red Sox, two of Epstein’s most noteworthy transactions were when he signed Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hideki…

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Report: Cubs sign 18-year-old Cuban defector

NorthsideBum — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:57:18 +0000

Gerardo Concepcion, an 18-year-old left-handed pitcher from Cuba, has agreed to terms on a multi-year Major League contract with the Chicago Cubs, MLB.com reported Thursday. The Cubs, Yankees, White Sox and Rangers had shown the most interest in Concepcion, who has been training in…

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Chicago Cubs: Five Memorable Moments of the 2000s (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NorthsideBum — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:41 +0000

For the Chicago Cubs, the first decade of the 2000s was a lot like the nine decades prior: no World Series title. However, the decade added plenty of moments to Cubs lore. While that ever-elusive World Series title escaped once again, there were plenty of moments that made me happy…

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Former Cubs GM Jim Hendry hired by Yankees (PA SportsTicker)

NorthsideBum — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:55:48 +0000

Former Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was hired Tuesday to be a special assignment scout for the New York Yankees.

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Stolen! Matt Garza’s $30,000 Rays’ 2008 AL championship ring

NorthsideBum — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:57:42 +0000

Did someone put up a sign saying it’s OK to steal Tampa Bay Rays stuff? The Fresno Bee put the word out Tuesday that the 2008 AL championship ring belonging to Matt Garza was stolen from his home in Fresno … Continue reading →

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Cashman, Epstein happy they can now do business

NorthsideBum — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:56:07 +0000

Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein said that after years of being on opposite sides of baseball’s most bitter rivalry, they are looking forward to being able to make deals with one another. The Yankees general manager and the former general manager of the Red Sox appeared together at a forum Tuesday night at Sacred Heart University.

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New York Yankees Reportedly Hire Former Chicago Cubs Executive Jim Hendry: Cub Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NorthsideBum — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:56:54 +0000

Former Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry doesn’t get much respect from the media and Cubs fans. That doesn’t mean that he isn’t considered amongst his peers as one of the most respected executives in MLB. There should be no surprise as to why he was hired within…

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Boston Red Sox Reportedly May Get a Significant Player from the Chicago Cubs: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NorthsideBum — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:58:26 +0000

Just a few days ago I wrote a piece on who the Chicago Cubs might have to part with now that Bud Selig is being asked to settle the compensation the Cubs must give the Boston Red Sox for swiping Theo Epstein. I said that I was concerned that the negotiations had to go all the way…

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Chicago Cubs Reportedly Sign Reliever Trever Miller to Minor-league Contract: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NorthsideBum — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:56:07 +0000

Out with the old (John Grabow), in with the… new? The Chicago Cubs continued in their pursuit for left-handed players as they’ve reportedly signed reliever Trever Miller to a minor-league contract with an open invitation to spring training.

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Top MLB Home Run Hitters Born in Illinois: Fan’s Review (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NorthsideBum — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:55:56 +0000

There have been many great home run hitters born in Illinois . Home of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, this state has two MLB teams and is the birthplace of over 1,000 MLB players. Here’s a look at the top 10 home run hitters with a hometown in Illinois.

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