The Chicago Cubs have a new plan for 2012, year one of their rebuilding efforts. Theo Epstein has already made moves to acquire players like Anthony Rizzo and Ian Stewart while getting rid of troubled pitcher Carlos Zambrano. These moves are just the beginning of what will be a busy season for the team as they prepare to turn around the Cubs' losing ways. Here are 15 bold predictions about the Cubs roster moves this season.Begin Slideshow
The Chicago Cubs are in rebuilding mode, but fans still have a lot to be excited about for the 2012 season. The first year of Theo Epstein's plan is in effect, and anything can happen. Rebuilding comes from the ground up, so the farm system plays a vital role in this process. One of the gems in the Cubs system is first baseman Anthony Rizzo, acquired from the Padres in a January trade. Rizzo is a future middle-of-the-order hitter, and though he likely won't make the team out of spring training, he could be called up to help out the woeful Cubs ...
Without a doubt, Ozzie Guillen was always the center of media attention in Chicago as the manager of the White Sox. His crazy ejections, over-the-top antics, and struggles with the English language were always enjoyable for baseball fans from both sides of the city.Ozzie's departure leaves a large gap to be filled this season. Neither the White Sox nor Cubs look to be in contention for anything significant, so an entertaining figure would definitely give the Chicago media and the fans something to talk about in 2012.Here are five Cubs that could fill the void for the upcoming year. Begin Slideshow
It was reported last night by many major news sources that Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler, one of the most-coveted free agents left in baseball, had agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs.
Now David Kaplan of CSN Chicago reports that this is not the case, and that Soler has not agreed in principle to any contract with the Cubs or any other major league team.
In fact, ESPN's Buster Olney tweeted earlier that the New York Yankees have serious interest in the 19-year-old.
The Yankees and Cubs seem to be the two major players in the quest to sign the 6'3", 200-pound outfielder. ...
UPDATE: Sources deemed inaccurate, find updated story here
The Chicago Cubs have quietly had a very good offseason. Though they passed up on the top-Cuban free agent Yoenis Cespedes, they added the talented pitcher Gerardo Concepcion earlier this month.
On Monday night, they went out and grabbed another future talent, and it has been reported by multiple sources that Jorge Soler is expected to join the Cubs organization in 2012.
Soler, a 19-year-old outfielder, was one of the top-three Cuban free agents of the offseason. He technically can't sign yet because he is waiting for clearance from the MLB, but as soon as he is declared a free agent he will sign with the ...
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