It’s a new year, which means more rumors regarding the Cubs and teams interested in acquiring Matt Garza. The Tigers are apparently the latest to show interest in the right-hander, and are willing…
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1/1 New year, more rumors
12/30 Buckner new Boise hitting coach
Bill Buckner is back with the Cubs. Buckner, 62, was named the Class A Boise hitting coach on Friday. He returned to coaching last season as the manager of the Brockton Rox, leading the team to a…
12/29 Garza hot topic
Could the Cubs deal Matt Garza? They are apparently still listening to teams interested in the right-hander. The Cubs are most likely looking for a package similar to what the Padres received from…
12/27 Winter league update
Austin Bibens-Dirkx gave up three runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings and took the loss in Zulia’s loss to Caribes on Monday in Venezuelan Winter League play. He had given up four runs over 42 1/3…
12/24 Happy holidays
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Thanks to all who click on Cubs.com. Best wishes for the holidays, and here’s to a happy, healthy, prosperous and winning 2012.
Carrie Muskat
12/21 Winter league update
Bryan LaHair hit a two-run homer, his 12th of the season and third in his last three games, to help Magallanes beat Zulia, 10-3, in Venezuelan Winter League play. LaHair is 5-for-12 in his last…
12/18 Could Rizzo be 1B of future?
Forget Prince Fielder. Maybe the Cubs’ first baseman of the future is Anthony Rizzo.
Rizzo was a sixth-round pick in 2007 by the Red Sox — and Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod were in…
12/16 Cubs reportedly considering Maholm
The Cubs are reportedly talking to lefty Paul Maholm’s agent. ESPN.com reported the interest on Friday. Maholm, 29, became a free agent after the Pirates declined to pick up the $9.75 million option…
12/15 Could Prince join Cubs?
New Cubs manager Dale Sveum has made it no secret about how much he likes Prince Fielder. Could the free agent slugger come to Chicago? Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com and Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com…
