When David Stern was asked by Bloomberg News what he would tell Major League Baseball owners about Mark Cuban, the league boss replied in an e-mail, "They should welcome him."
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Jul 29, 2008 11:39 AM EST
Cubs' rookie Jeff Samardzija has been highly impressive in his first two appearances, prompting one scout to say he possesses a "Gossage fastball," comparing his late movement to that of newly minted Hall of Famer Rich Gossage.
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Jul 27, 2008 12:54 PM EST
Jeff Samardzija was impressive in his big league debut with the Cubs, and he could remain with the club for the remainder of the season.
"If you see a young man throwing the ball like that, I don't think he'll be the guy leaving, I'll tell you that," Manager Lou Piniella said Saturday. "If he continues to throw the ball [well], it's almost like trading for a reliever."
One reliever will have to be trimmed when closer Kerry Wood returns, probably late this week.
"We'll see how it unfolds and evaluate it," said GM Jim Hendry, who gave Samardzija $10 million over five years in 2006.
Hendry doesn't mind that Samardzija is in the bullpen and not starting.
"It doesn't matter," he said. "He has had a lot of starts this year. You get to August and September, you worry about winning games in the big leagues. It's certainly not going to hurt his arm. And there's only another month left of the minor league season."
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Cubs Jul 2008 Archive
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MLB.com | Jul 25, 2008
The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa.
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espn.com | Jul 25, 2008
The Tribune Co. is inviting at least three potential buyers who have submitted bids for the Chicago Cubs to participate in a second round of proposals.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jul 24, 2008
With Kerry Wood possibly facing another trip to the DL, the Cubs could call up Jeff Samardzija.
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ESPN | Jul 24, 2008
Steve Bartman's friend Frank Murtha says that Bartman won't accept an offer of $25,000 for an autograph.
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SI.com | Jul 22, 2008
The Cubs on Tuesday were fined $500,000 by Major League Baseball for violations related to the 2008 player draft.
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espn.com | Jul 21, 2008
A finger blister may land Cubs closer Kerry Wood on the disabled list.
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AP | Jul 20, 2008
Cubs' OF Alfonso Soriano will begin a rehab assignment in Arizona on Monday, and is expected to come off the DL on Thursday.
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The Chicago Tribune | Jul 19, 2008
Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano took batting practice on Friday for the first time in two weeks and is hoping to make a return next week.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jul 14, 2008
National League manager Clint Hurdle announced his lineup for the 2008 MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on Monday morning.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 13, 2008
Right-handed pitcher Carlos Marmol of the Chicago Cubs will replace his teammate, Kerry Wood, on the National League All-Star roster.
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The Chicago Tribune | Jul 13, 2008
Cubs' closer Kerry Wood will likely miss Tuesday night's All-Star game because of a blister on his right index finger.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jul 11, 2008
Third baseman David Wright of the Mets will replace fan-elected starting outfielder Alfonso Soriano of the Cubs on the National League All-Star roster.
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ESPN | Jul 10, 2008
Rockies' outfielder Matt Holliday will replace Cubs' outfielder Alfonso Soriano in the National League All-Star lineup.
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AP | Jul 10, 2008
The Cubs signed their first-round draft pick Andrew Cashner on Thursday, giving the right-handed pitcher a $1.54 signing bonus.
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ESPN | Jul 10, 2008
Pitcher Rich Harden is 'very excited' about landing with a legitimate World Series contender in the Cubs.
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AP | Jul 8, 2008
The Cubs on Tuesday acquired RHP Rich Harden from the A's in a six-player trade.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jul 7, 2008
The Cubs have been reported to be spending a lot of time on the phone recently with the A's trying to pry away RHP Rich Harden.
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AP | Jul 4, 2008
The Giants' Tim Lincecum increased his NL-leading 'K' total to 122 on Thursday, helping San Francisco beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3.
