Rule-5 draft
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Select Flame-Throwing RHP Trevor Megill in Rule 5 Draft
The main point of the Rule 5 draft is so that teams can’t hoard their top talent in perpetuity. The…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Sifting Through Speculation, Cubs Protect Four Minor Leaguers, 2022 Work Stoppage Possible
With the Winter Meetings still a few weeks away, I think it is important to stress that this part of…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs 40-Man Roster Decisions Just a Few Days Away
The Cubs have just a few days before the November 20 deadline to protect players from the upcoming Rule 5…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Dakota Mekkes Decision Early Barometer for Cubs’ New Developmental Strategy
The Cubs have some tough decisions to make about their 40-man roster between now and November 20, one of which…
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Prospect Profiles & News
Cubs Add Three Players in Minor League Portion of Rule 5 Draft
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ… That’s pretty much the results of the Rule 5 Draft that concluded the Winter Meeting Thursday in Las Vegas.…
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Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings
Cubs Add Alzolay, Bote, De La Cruz to 40-Man Roster
Heading into Monday evening, the Cubs had a half dozen spots open on their 40-man roster. They could have used…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs News & Notes – 12/8/16: Joy in Wrigleyville Airs Tonight, Soler Says Goodbye, Win Cubs World Series Memorabilia
This week has been a lot of fun. I flew to Washington D.C. on Sunday to attend a great event…
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Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings
Cubs Add Bullpen Depth, Acquire LHP Caleb Smith Through Rule 5 Draft; Lose Armando Rivero to Braves
The Chicago Cubs added LHP Caleb Smith from the Milwaukee Brewers today for cash considerations. Smith was drafted with the…
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Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings
Cubs Roster Update: Cubs Fill Out 40-Man Roster by Adding Five Players
The deadline for adding players to a team’s 40-man roster, and thus protecting them from the Rule-5 draft on December…
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