Cubs designate LaHair for assignment
The Cubs have designated All-Star Bryan LaHair for assignment, a precursor to sending him to Japan, and have traded with the Rangers for Double-A Texas League pitcher of the year...
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Cubs reportedly pursuing Japanese closer Fujikawa
The Cubs reportedly are among the teams interested in signing Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa and have met with him, according to a translation of a Nikkan Sports article. While at...
Proposing deals nothing new for new GM
Rick Hahn was like many 12-year-old boys growing up on the North Shore. Yes, he was a Cubs fan — an avid, perhaps over-zealous, Cubs fan. In fact, Hahn was...
After GM meetings, Cubs and Sox ready to wheel and deal
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Next time baseball's general managers meet face-to-face will be the first week of December at the winter meetings in Nashville. By then, the Cubs and White...
Cubs in hunt for South Korean left-hander Ryu
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — In their never-ending, world-wide search for pitching, the Cubs have entered a qualifying bid for South Korean left-handed starter Hyun-jin Ryu, according to major league sources....
Cubs, Sox get serious about dealing
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- The second morning of general manager meetings here again was taken up by rules and procedural sessions, but the 30 team bosses have found time to...
Sox considering Viciedo and prospect Sanchez for 3rd base
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The White Sox and Cubs both have been in contact with free-agent third baseman Kevin Youkilis, but he may wind up out of reach for both....
Cubs believe trade opportunities limited
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — When your team loses 101 games and you have numerous holes to fill, where does a general manager start? By trying to fill one position for...
Sox lose Nieves; Epstein talks Cubs’ plans
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- While it may be early in the Hot Stove League season for any huge news to happen, baseball's 30 general managers began their annual meetings in...
Third base, catcher among White Sox’s priorities
The White Sox aren't expected to be deep-sea divers when it comes to the high-priced waters of free agency this winter. When baseball's 30 general managers gather in Palm Springs,...