Right-handed pitcher Braden Looper said that he will likely retire if the Chicago Cubs decide to part ways with him, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
Manager Mike Quade did not mention retirement when asked about Looper’s future.
“He’s got two options — he’s got the back end of the bullpen and fifth starter,” Quade said. “You [...]
03/25/11
In an article by Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com, scouts from the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees were watching right-handed pitcher Carlos Silva. What they observed was Silva’s best game of the Spring – five innings where he gave up four runs on five hits.
As recently as February, Silva was suggested as a trade chip [...]
03/13/11
According to Henry Roldan of LiderEnDeportes.com, the Chicago Cubs could use right-handed pitcher Carlos Silva as a trade chip to help replenish their farm system.
Roldan says that the Cubs lost faith in Silva after his disappointing second half last season. They could go with Randy Wells as their fourth starter and youngsters Casey Coleman, James Russell or [...]
02/24/11
ESPN.com talked about the Cub’s needs for the upcoming season.
As previously mentioned, they are in need of a center fielder. They have been linked to Marlon Byrd (true centerfielder), Scott Podsednik (left handed batter, hits leadoff, less expensive) and Rick Ankiel.
The Cubs could use a starting pitcher. Their current rotation thus far is Carlos Zambrano, [...]
12/24/09