Cubs' GM Jim Hendry praised Mark DeRosa for his contributions over the last two years but added, ?We felt like we had to move forward in this direction, and that?s why we decided to make the deal.?
The reason for moving DeRosa had as much to do with his position as anything. With Derrek Lee, Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Ryan Theriot, and Geovany Soto as everyday players, second was their only option for a lefty hitter.
?There really wasn?t another place to get more left-handed than at second,? Hendry said. ?We certainly like the way Fontenot played last year and we think he?s deserving of more time, and that?s why the acquisition of Miles (was made). ... When you really stop to analyze it, if you want three, four, potentially five (left-handed hitters) on the field at the same time, then second base was an area we felt like we possibly could make a change. It certainly had nothing to do with the type of player DeRosa is, and he was an integral part of us winning the last two years.
"He certainly lived up to everything we thought he would be. But when you look at it from that perspective, moving forward, that was the area to probably change the deck at.?
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Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald believes that Adam Dunn would be wonderful in the Cubs' lineup but doubts the team will sign him.
Miles believes that Chicago manager Lou Piniella would have a hard time finding a spot for Dunn in the team's lineup.
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The Cleveland Indians have acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.
The Indians sent minor league pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer and John Caub to Chicago on Wednesday for DeRosa.
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Cubs Dec 2008 Archive
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Chicago Sun-Times | Dec 31, 2008
The Cubs agreed to terms with versatile free agent infielder Aaron Miles on a two-year, $4.9 million contract.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Dec 31, 2008
The Cubs and Rockies appear close to a deal involving pitcher Jason Marquis, which could allow Chicago to sign free agent hitter Milton Bradley.
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Rocky Mountain News | Dec 30, 2008
The Colorado Rockies will acquire Jason Marquis from the Chicago Cubs for reliever Luis Vizcaino.
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Chicago Tribune | Dec 17, 2008
The Cubs are still trying to sign free-agent Milton Bradley to bolster their lineup but aren't in position to give him the type of deal that he'd prefer.
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SI.com | Dec 16, 2008
With the Cubs out of the Jake Peavy trade talks, they are believed to have turned their attention to Derek Lowe.
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ESPN | Dec 16, 2008
The Cubs agreed on a one-year deal worth $800,000 with outfielder Joey Gathright on Tuesday.
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FoxSports | Dec 14, 2008
The Cubs and Rays are the teams in strongest pursuit of free-agent outfielder Milton Bradley, who also is drawing interest from the Reds, Angels, and the Nationals.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Dec 13, 2008
The Indians are close to making a decision on closer Kerry Wood and could as soon as Saturday.
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MLB.com | Dec 12, 2008
The Cubs could look to trade pitcher Jason Marquis in order to sign free-agent designated hitter Milton Bradley.
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SI.com | Dec 11, 2008
The Mets and Cubs are discussing a trade that would send Jason Marquis home to New York.
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 11, 2008
The Chicago Cubs have made trade inquiries about third baseman Chone Figgins.
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ESPN | Dec 10, 2008
Jake Peavy may still wind up as a Cub, but if that trade goes down, it reportedly won't happen during the winter meetings.
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Chicago Tribune | Dec 9, 2008
The Cubs still have their eye on free-agent right fielder Bobby Abreu as they continue to discuss a trade for pitcher Jake Peavy.
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Boston Globe | Dec 9, 2008
Milton Bradley is in intense discussions with the Cubs, according to a report from the Boston Globe.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 9, 2008
The Phillies were working on a complex trade on Monday night that could land them Mark DeRosa.
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MLB.com | Dec 8, 2008
Padres general manager has indicated that he'll trade pitcher Jake Peavy to the Cubs during the Winter Meetings, or he'll retain the former Cy Young winner.
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FoxSports | Dec 8, 2008
The Cubs are interested in free-agent infielder Rich Aurilia as a backup at first and third base.
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Chicago Tribune | Dec 6, 2008
Cubs' Chairman Crane Kenney said Friday that he expects the team to be sold by spring training.
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San Diego Union-Tribune | Dec 5, 2008
Padres' GM Kevin Towers reportedly said on Thursday night that he plans to revisit talks with the Cubs regarding pitcher Jake Peavy.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Dec 3, 2008
Authorities think the kidnappers were seeking ransom for Blanco's release, according to a statement released Tuesday by Venezuela's attorney general's office.
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Chicago Tribune | Dec 2, 2008
Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker wants to manage pitcher Kerry Wood again.
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MLB.com | Dec 1, 2008
If the Cubs are going to acquire pitcher Jake Peavy, it will take some seriously maneuvering by GM Jim Hendry.
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Chicago Tribune | Dec 1, 2008
The Cubs are monitoring the status of free-agent left hitters Bobby Abreu and Raul Ibanez this month, but the market has been slow to develop.
