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• Tuesday Headlines: Merry Freakin Christmas, Cubs Fans

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
   Last night, while Jim Hendry was nestled all snug in his bed, visions of Brian Roberts dancing in his head, another (and possibly the best) candidate to man CF in Wrigley slipped through the Cubs fingers. Boston also reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract with outfielder Mike Cameron, ...
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• The Cubs Payroll Evolution

  
  Kap's Corner — Authority: 546
  In 2003, the Chicago Cubs payroll was $80 million. In 2004, coming off a run to the NLCS, the Cubs payroll escalated to $90 million. 2005 saw the team shave the number to 87 million, and not until 2008 did the player payroll crack the 100 million dollar mark. So how did the Cubs go from spending 99 million dollars in ...
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• Sunday Morning Headlines - We Can All Exhale

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Let out those noxious fumes/that sigh of relief. The end is not nigh. We shall live to see another day. Gordo says its so : And heres the thing with the back end of that Bradley contract ($11million plus prorated bonus money in 2011): It is said to be the biggerfinancial issue, but the Cubs payroll in 2011 is a ...
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• Rosenthal: Royals, Giants, Tigers, Cubs, and Sox Interested in Scott Podsednik

  
  SoxNet — Authority: 491
  Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago Cubs are all contending with the White Sox for the services of free agent Scott Podsednik . Rosenthal is probably accurate about the other teams, but the Sox interest in Podsednik has waned over recent weeks, so ...
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• Winter Meetings Update: Sox Offer Contract to JJ Putz

  
  SoxNet — Authority: 491
  Bruce Levine is reporting that the Chicago White Sox have offered a contract to Free Agent Reliever JJ Putz . The Cubs and White Sox appear to be the lead teams on signing former closer J.J. Putz to a contract. Putz worked out for the cubs on Wednesday and will do so again on Friday. Upwards of six or seven other ...
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• The new Ice Skating Rink at Wrigley!

  
  A Chicago Thing — Authority: 120
  I was reading about the new wrigley ice rink in redeye this morning while drinking my coffee at rockit Wrigley, looked up, and there it was 100ft away! I figured you really need to see it yourself to really feel how exciting this is, so I braved the 20 below wind chill factor today to show it to you visually here! ...
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• The Truth About the Granderson Deal

  
  Kap's Corner — Authority: 546
  I read Phil Rogers column in the Chicago Tribune yesterda y and came away scratching my head at the premise that Phil is going under that the Cubs should have traded for Curtis Granderson because and let me get this right: The Yankees didnt need Granderson as badly as the Cubs. They already have Derek Jeter to ...
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• Chicago Cubs Headlines for Thursday

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Milton Bradley trade talks stalled Milton Bradleys still a Cub , and there are no more mystery teams begging for his services? Where do we go from here? Right now, the Tampa Bay Rays are still the mostlogical landing place for Bradley. Theyre also in the catbird seat,with no obligation to help the Cubs with ...
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• Rich Harden Signs With Texas Rangers

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Per Craig Calceterra .  Farewell, Rich. I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave.   Its a good thing we just got this photo now. I couldnt have handled it for 2 years.  
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• Chicago Cubs Headlines for Wednesday

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Will the Milton trade prove to be a trainwreck for the Cubs? The Cubs appear to be nearing the end of the Milton Bradley saga. And, in true Hendry fashion, he appears to be dealing with a team thats not been mentioned . A super-surprise team, if you will. Its known the Cubs expanded their list of ...
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• Chicago Cubs Tuesday Headlines: The Hawk, The Hall, and

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Note how non-roidy-looking sluggers used to be. Rise and shine LOHO, its Hawk for the Hall Day! Today Cubs bloggers across the internet will be taking part in a media blitz to try to push Cub favorite Andre Dawson over the top and into the Hall of Fame. If you tweet, make sure to include the #Dawson4TheHall  ...
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• Afternoon Winter Meetings Open Thread

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Top secret LOHO winter headquarters---undisclosed location. If you want your head to explode, check out the baseball beat writers on Twitter this afternoon. The twumors (get it?) are flying fast and furious--and most of them seem to be completely erroneous. However, it does pass a snowy afternoon. Lets use this ...
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• Updated Chicago Cubs Headlines: Its 10:59 am. Milton Bradley is stil a Cub

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Todays thread comes to you from Indianapolis: home to the greatest spectacle in racing and setting of the brilliant 70s sitcom One Day at a Time . Oh, and this week, its hosting the baseball Winter Meetings! Its rare that Im at the epicenter of the baseball world, and if I had any gumption Id get my rear up, drive ...
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• Yankees Covet Granderson, Cubs Wont Include Castro

  
  Kap's Corner — Authority: 546
  The New York Yankees spent the better part of Monday at the Winter Meetings trying to acquire Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson who is available because Detroit is looking to cut payroll. The proposed deal was a three team swap that also included the Arizona Diamondbacks but as of Monday evening it appears that ...
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• The Weekend in Sports

  
  Kap's Corner — Authority: 546
  It was an interesting past week in the sports world with the Tiger Woods scandal hitting new levels each and every day. Not a day went by that we didnt hear about another woman who was allegedly sleeping with the Tiger. Who knows where this whole sordid mess is headed. Here is the latest information on a deal that ...
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• Chicago Cubs Hangover Headlines for Sunday

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  While Im feeling like her, Jim Hendrys feeling giddy about the possibilities of trades at the Winter Meetings this year. "I hope so," Hendry said of making more trades. "Ialways like the trade-market possibilities. I enjoy that part of it alot. Plus, it gives you a chance, at least incrementally, to make yourclub ...
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• Saturday Chicago Cubs Headlines

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Guess what? Ive got a new (old) rumor for you! Center fielder Mike Cameron could take center stage for the Cubs by the time the winter meetings begin Monday in Indianapolis, depending on how quickly they can slam the door on Milton Bradleys tail and how much room is left in the payroll. Whats clear is the Cubs ...
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• Friday Cubs Fan Reality Check

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  To be honest, a lot of the chat on Twitter right now is making my head explode. I know a lot of us are hopeful with the Winter Meetings starting next week in Indy, so let me take a moment to crush your spirit in advance. Trust me, youll thank me for this later. A gallery of the players we wont be getting this ...
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• Friday Cubs Hot Toddy Headlines

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Oh, we have so much to talk about this morning. Before we get to the details, lets all take a moment to celebrate the departure of the horrible Error Miles! Note to Jim Hendy: just because Jim Edmonds kinda worked out doesnt mean you should grab an ex-Card EVERY off-season. In  fact, lets just stop that practice ...
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• You Wont Have Aaron Miles To Kick Around Anymore

  
  A League of Her Own — Authority: 131
  Yeah, keep using this photo, Assholes.  As Im sure youve heard by now, I.AM.OUTTA. HERE. Traded to Oakland for a couple of minor league prospects . I wish I could say I enjoyed my stay, but the truth is, I hope this franchise continues to lose and lose HARD. You see, Cubs fans, Im a positive person. I ...
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