https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/page/207/?d=7enhttps://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/yes-thats-what-daddy-likes-r3495/It had been a rough what, three years now? Four? Christ. He stared at the pack of cigarettes sitting on his desk. He'd told himself that he'd quit so many times he almost believed it, but there were those smokes, staring at him. Is this what fat people feel like when they pass a fast food restaurant...3495Fri, 01 Aug 2014 03:35:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cubs-acquire-catcher-victor-caratini-from-atlanta-for-infof-emilio-bonifacio-and-lhp-james-russell-r3494/CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired switch-hitting catching prospect Victor Caratini from the Atlanta Braves for infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio, left-handed pitcher James Russell and a cash consideration. Caratini, 20, was selected by the Braves in the second round of the 2013 Draft...3494Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:47:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/why-alcantara-will-succeed-where-lake-and-olt-didnt-r3493/The Cubs' frequently underestimated hopes for 2015 rest on successfully transitioning multiple position prospects to the major leagues while yet again putting together an adequate pitching staff on the fly. And one of those transitions is already underway: Arismendy Alcantara. One of the biggest...3493Wed, 30 Jul 2014 22:45:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/trading-samardzija-andor-hammel-part-3-r3490/In Part 1 and Part 2, I looked a the deadline trade deals over the past two years of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. In this article, let's rank those trades and one winter deal by applicability to each of Samardizja and Hammel's situation to see what the past tells us to expect. Fir...3490Tue, 17 Jun 2014 04:37:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cubs-activate-outfielder-ryan-sweeney-place-infielderoutfielder-emilio-bonifacio-on-15-day-dl-r3489/PHILADELPHIA – The Chicago Cubs today activated outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the 15-day disabled list. In a corresponding roster move, infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right rib cage inflammation. Sweeney, who wears uniform No. 6, is available for...3489Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:57:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/trading-samardzija-andor-hammel-part-2-r3488/Continuing on from the previous article, this one will look at the deadline deals for starting pitching in 2012. 2012 Trade Deadline Deals Trade 1 (July 31) Cubs send: Ryan Dempster Rangers send: Christian Villanueva Kyle Hendricks At the time, this deal seemed a bit underwhelming...3488Fri, 13 Jun 2014 22:16:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/trading-samardzija-andor-hammel-part-1-r3487/To begin taking a look at what the Cubs could get in return for trading one of their pitchers this summer, I thought it would be good to look at the deadline trades over the past two years while the current Collective Bargaining Agreement has been in place. I grabbed this list from the archives at t...3487Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:25:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cubs-renew-pdc-agreement-with-the-tennessee-smokies-the-clubs-double-a-affiliate-r3485/CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs and the Tennessee Smokies today announced a four-year Player Development Contract extension, keeping the club’s Double-A affiliate in Kodak through the 2018 season. “We are pleased to reach agreement with the Tennessee Smokies on a four-year Player Development Contract...3485Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:33:00 +0000https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/cbs-radio-and-chicago-cubs-reach-long-term-broadcast-rights-agreement-beginning-with-2015-season-r3477/Deal Also Calls For Development Of Exclusive Concert Events To Be Held At Wrigley Field, As Well As Extensive Marketing And Promotional Opportunities For Both Entities CBS RADIO and the Chicago Cubs announced today that WBBM Newsradio 780AM has been named as the team’s new flagship radio station...3477Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:09:00 +0000