The Chicago Cubs bullpen continues to cause headaches for manager Lou Piniella. Luckily, his batters are coming through in clutch situations.The Cubs will try for their sixth straight victory and a sweep of their rain-shortened, two-game series with visit http://www.foxsports.com
Chicago Cubs Notes, Quotes 2008-11-06 --C Henry Blanco's $3 million option was declined by the Cubs, who will pay him a $300,000 buyout. He still could re-sign with Chicago for a lesser salary. Blanco hit .292 in 58 games this season as the backup to rookie C Geovany Soto. --It's possible RF ... more Submitted on 2008-11-06
Chicago Cubs Roster Report 2008-11-06 The Cubs look to be strong contenders for the NL Central title for at least a few years to come. They ended this year with 97 wins, and the roster isn't "old" in most key places. Many key veterans are signed to multiyear deals, but center field once again... more Submitted on 2008-11-06
Chicago Cubs Inside Pitch 2008-11-06 Jim Hendry heads to the general managers meetings and begins in earnest his search for a left-handed hitter to help balance a lineup that was so right-handed that the Dodgers didn't have a left-handed pitcher face them at all in the playoffs. It was hard ... more Submitted on 2008-11-06
Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.... more Submitted on 2008-11-04
Nationals, Cubs trade minor league pitchers The Nationals and Cubs traded minor league pitchers Monday, with Washington getting right-hander Matt Avery and Chicago acquiring lefty Ryan Buchter.Avery went to high school in suburban Maryland and was a college teammate of Nationals third baseman Ryan ... more Submitted on 2008-11-03
