The trade deadline was supposed to bring a plethora of prospects into the Chicago Cubs dry farm system, but July 31 came and went with less-than-expected fireworks from the Cubs' front.Bad luck had plenty to do with the results, whether it was Ryan Dempster's veto or Matt Garza's injury, but Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer didn't come away empty handed, landing starting pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and third baseman Christian Villanueva.With those two additions, the farm system is beginning to show some life. There are a few impressive performances in the minors, as well as the recent promotion of Brett Jackson ...
The offseason came and went with big name free agents such as Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols and CJ Wilson all going somewhere besides Chicago. David DeJesus wasn't exactly what Cubs fans were expecting as Theo Epstein's "big splash."Epstein came in and made moves that didn't make headlines such as trading for Anthony Rizzo, signing DeJesus and Paul Maholm and trading Sean Marshall.Rizzo became a star in the minors before breaking into the majors and seemingly never looking back. Marshall was turned into starter Travis Wood, who put together a string of quality starts that gave reason to believe he can ...
July 31 marks the World Series of the year for the Chicago Cubs and its front office. The trade deadline will come and go with the opportunity to restock a farm system that has underachieved for so long. Now's the time for Theo Epstein to earn his paycheck. Who stays and who goes?Here's the latest news and rumors for the Chicago Cubs as we approach Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline.Begin Slideshow
Dark days are upon Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs.But not far ahead, there's a ray of light at the end of the tunnel.The Cubs have been abysmal thus far, and things could get worse despite a brief turnaround. With the trade deadline less than week away, the Cubs' roster could weaken for the immediate future but hopefully will provide even more reason to believe that there's something positive to believe in in the Windy City.The Cubs are lined up for a last-place finish but also a bright future. Here are 10 reasons why.Begin Slideshow
The next two weeks should be considered the playoffs for the Chicago Cubs' front office. With the trade deadline looming, it's the most important time of the year, besides arguably the draft, for the Cubs' future. The Cubs, although one of the worst teams in baseball, have more available assets than anyone in the league. The recent success the Cubs are experiencing is fun to watch, but expect it to be short-lived, as the roster is on the verge of being virtual.Begin Slideshow
Expecting a large haul of prospects for a 29-year-old, left-handed, All-Star first baseman sure doesn't seem out of the question, but Chicago Cubs' Bryan LaHair is not the norm.There is quite a gap from one end of the spectrum to the other as to what Theo Epstein and Co. can get in return for the slugger.Is LaHair a mirror of Toronto Blue Jays slugging outfielder Jose Bautista, who after years of mediocrity has home run balls crossing into the United States or denting SUVs outside of Fenway?Or was his first half just an aberration? Is LaHair really just a 4-A ...
After months of speculation, it appears that Jorge Soler is on the verge of officially inking a nine-year, $30 million deal, according to Comcast Sports Net.This marks the first major signing in the Theo Epstein era, providing monstrous expectations for the 20-year-old.With that said, what is there to realistically expect for the Cuban's Cubs career?Here are 10 bold predictions for the Cuban outfielder's Cubs career.Begin Slideshow
The season was over before it started, but the Chicago Cubs head into a stretch that will be as important as other teams' Septembers if they ever want to find themselves playing in October.With the draft complete, all attention from the front office turns to contenders looking for a piece or two aiding a stretch run, while in return receiving a piece or two to help Chicago in years to come.As bad as the Cubs are—and they're bad—they have valuable pieces that, although they cannot help the Cubs, can help contenders.Expect Ryan Dempster to be dealt, along with the possibility ...
Fantasy trade packages involving every team's super prospects are spread across the Internet involving Chicago Cubs All-Star Starlin Castro. But don't get your hopes up. In fact, it's time to come back down to Earth.Mental miscues or not, there is no reason to give up on Castro and trade the shortstop of the present and future.Talking heads and fans are infatuated with trades that could help the Cubs compete in 2014 and beyond. Welcome to the age of 24-hour social media.The overreaction needs to stop. Here are nine reasons why the Cubs shouldn't trade Castro.Begin Slideshow
The Chicago Cubs have only the abysmal Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres to thank for keeping themselves out of the basement of baseball following Tuesday's 5-3 win over San Diego. Sitting at 17-32 after an encouraging early May start has Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer sticking to their guns without making any quick-trigger decisions.But thanks to the worse-than-expected start, the only thing hotter than summer weather in Chicago could be the seat under Epstein's $15 million bottom.Two months into the season, one has to wonder, did Epstein really know what he was getting himself into?Epstein is dealing with the ...
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