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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Reportedly Holding at Four Years for Darvish, Twins May Be Willing to Go Five
What follows is essentially a summary of what we covered yesterday on the Yu Darvish market, so I’m going to…
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Brewers Primed to Add Pitching, ‘Appear Unlikely’ to Pursue Darvish or Cobb
My first thought upon hearing that the Brewers had traded for Christian Yelich was, “Holy crap!” My first thought upon hearing…
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Whether Cubs Are Targeting Cobb or Darvish, Arrieta’s the Consensus Long Shot
You know how people resort to chit-chatting about the weather when they don’t really have anything else to talk about?…
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Cobb Has Talked Seriously with 15 Teams, Says ‘Everywhere Is an Option’
Fewer idioms are more trite and tired than “It is what it is,” but that’s perhaps the best way to…
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Darvish and Arrieta Still Top Cubs’ List, Cobb and Lynn Reportedly Want at Least 4 Years, $15 Million AAV
At this point in the game, there’s very little information to report that hasn’t already been put forth in some…
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Lance Lynn Would Be Decent Option if Cubs Miss on ‘Big Three’
The Cubs’ offseason search for a pitcher to fill the void in their rotation has been well-documented, with potential targets…
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Ricketts Spins Cubs’ (Un)Willingness(?) to Spend, Pitching Market Appears Poised for Tailspin
I believe it was Teddy Roosevelt who said to speak softly but talk out of both sides of your mouth.…
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The Rundown: Collusion Undertones, Maddon Lauds ‘Pen Signings, Cubs Seek One More SP, CubsCon ’18 Kicks Off Tonight
When a man becomes preeminent he is expected to have enthusiasms. I wonder if Joe Maddon’s 2018 buzzword reflects how…
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Heyman: Cubs Low on Arrieta and Cobb, Saving for Harper, No Offer for Cain, Mystery Team on Cole?
We’ve reached the point of the offseason at which we’re reporting on reports that reports were improperly reported. Or something…
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Cubs Could Still Get Splashy with Pitcher, Just Don’t Expect it Soon
The Cubs have been biding their time this winter and kind of waiting for the top end of the starting…
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