Ryan Dempster is one of the more controversial starting pitchers heading into '09 drafts.  Can Dempster come close to his '08 numbers or was '08 a fluke season?
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After all of the rumors, the Cubs signed outfielder Milton Bradley -Insert board game joke here- to a 3-year $30 million contract today. So, here's another guy with great potential, who has been hampered by injuries in recent years. Last year was one of Bradley's best, making an all-star ...
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This afternoon’s top links from the wide wonderful world of sports and Rajon Rondo Risng In Biblical Proportions  (Hoops Santonio Holmes Didn’t Necessarily Agree With The Fiesta Bowl Officiating  (Waiting For Next Somebody Wants To Sign Carl Pavano?  Really?  (MLB Trade ...
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Despite not being able to make the sale happen in time to stave off Chapter 11 bankruptcy (at least temporarily), Sam Zell and his chippin ‘n’ flippin’ ways haven’t totally failed him.  The Chicago Cubs’ sale to very rich people with little need for mostly non-existent loans could be complete   more...
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Over the last few years there have been quite a few closers who have been elected into baseball’s Hall of Fame.   In 2004 Dennis Eckersley was voted in, and he was followed by Bruce Sutter in 2006 and Goose Gossage in 2008.  It’s a pretty remarkable feat for the three of them, as historically,   more...
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According to reports on XM Radio and from Bruce Levine on ESPN 1000, the Cubs have agreed to a 3-year deal with Milton Bradley worth $30 million dollars.Updated - 3:36pm C.T. - XM Radio is reporting the deal could be worth as much as $36 million....check back for updates.
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The Cubs and Milton Bradley have come to terms on a three year deal worth 30 million dollars, ESPN.com is reporting. Bradley is an above average defender, but is oft-injured, having averaged just 92 games per season throughout his whole career. However, Bradley is entering his prime and it showed   more...
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Milton Bradley coming to Chicago is good and bad news. The 3 year 30 million dollar deal he was given by the Cubs Monday has been splashed all over the sports media outlets, but what does it mean for the Cubs? For starters, we have to look at how it came to this...
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    The Cubs and free-agent OF Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract pending a physical. This isn’t a bad pick up for the Cubs but it isn’t necessarily a great one A switch-hitter, Bradley set or equaled career highs with a .321 ...
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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is thought of by many to be a spender. It comes as no surprise then that in 2007, Cuban put up hand to buy the struggling Chicago Cubs franchise. Now basically out the running, Cuban recently explained his attitude towards buying Chicago Cubs on his   more...
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A week after reaching an agreement with the Rockies, the Cubs completed the trade and officially sent Jason Marquis, along with cash to Colorado for Luis Vizcaino. According to a report on Cubs.com, the Cubs are expected to pay $875,000 of Marquis' $9.875 million contract for 2009.Luis Vizcaino ...
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As a longtime Cubs fan, I hope Mark Cuban wins the bid. I think he'd do best for the Cubs organization. If you've ever watched Dallas Mavericks games, you already know he takes a SINCERE interest in his team(s). The Cubs are already on a roll and taking steps to get to the playoffs and the World   more...
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Jason Marquis has moved on to Colorado, and the Cubs have added another bullpen arm. From mlb.com:The Cubs bullpen will definitely have a different look in 2009 with the addition of Vizcaino, Gregg, and possibly Rule 5 Draft pick David Patton and Jeff Stevens, acquired from the Indians in the ...
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By Gary The Baseball Hot Stove might actually be starting to heat up with yesterday’s signings of outfielders Pat Burrell and Milton Bradley. The American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays signed the 32 year old Burrell to a two year $16 million dollar contract to be their full-time ...
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NEWS Texas rallies in closing seconds for Fiesta Bowl victory over Ohio State |FOX Sports.com| Steelers' James Harrison wins Defensive Player of the Year award |CBS Sports.com| Pat Burrell leaves champion Phils, signs with runner-up Rays |MLB.com| Cubs set to ink Milton Bradley to 3-year, $30 ...
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