The Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal worth $725,000 with free-agent catcher Paul Bako.
Bako played for the Cubs back 2003-04, but spent last season with the Reds.
He could earn $300,000 in performance bonuses based on games started.
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The Orioles and Cubs are reportedly discussing a trade that would send pitcher Rich Hill to Baltimore.
"We are talking to them," Orioles club president Andy MacPhail said about the Cubs. "We are talking to a lot of teams about a lot of players."
A source indicated that the deal is "very likely" and that the Orioles could send the Cubs a player to be determined later based on Hill's success on the mound.
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Jan 28, 2009 11:40 PM EST
The Cubs on Wednesday sent infielder Ronny Cedeno and recently acquired left-hander Garrett Olson to the Mariners for Aaron Heilman, who was traded for the second time in six weeks. Now that Heilman appears to have found a home, all that's left to settle is whether he'll be a starter or a reliever.
For the record, Heilman, 30, an Indiana native who grew up a Cubs fan and now lives in Chicago, would prefer to start.
"It's a dream come true," said Heilman, who was born in Logansport, Ind., about 140 miles from Wrigley Field. "I always rooted for the Cubs growing up, and now to be a part of that organization, it's going to be pretty special for me."
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Cubs Jan 2009 Archive
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FoxSports | Jan 28, 2009
The Chicago Cubs are on the verge of acquiring right-hander Aaron Heilman from the Mariners.
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MLB.com | Jan 27, 2009
The Cubs could reportedly make a serious play to land pitcher Jake Peavy from the Padres once the sale of the Chicago franchise is finalized later this spring.
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Daily Herald | Jan 26, 2009
The Chicago Cubs baseball franchise, accusing Under Armour Inc. of reneging on a $10.8 million, five-year sponsorship agreement, sued the athletic-wear maker.
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ESPN | Jan 24, 2009
Although the Cubs aren't part of Tribune Co.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, experts say a federal court overseeing the case is likely to review the impending sale anyhow.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 23, 2009
If the Ricketts family gets approved on their $900 million acquisition of the Cubs, Wrigley Field could see some changes by the 2014 season.
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AP | Jan 23, 2009
The Ricketts' family is set to purchase the Cubs, including Wrigley Field, in a deal worth about $900M.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 20, 2009
Rev. James L. Greanias, who attempted to remove a curse before Game 1 of last year's playoffs, has accused Cubs' Chairman Crane Kenney of throwing him "under the bus" at the Cubs Convention.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 19, 2009
The Cubs avoided arbitration with reliever Kevin Gregg, signing him to a one-year, $4.2 million deal.
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ESPN | Jan 19, 2009
Cubs' chairman Crane Kenney has reiterated that he expects the team's sale to be completed by opening day.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jan 18, 2009
Will Felix Pie be able to transition successfully to the big leagues in Baltimore's outfield?
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FoxSports | Jan 18, 2009
The Cubs will trade Felix Pie to Baltimore for Garrett Olson and Class A right-hander Henry Williamson.
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Daily Herald | Jan 18, 2009
Jim Hendry spoke of the Milton Bradley signing on Saturday.
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Daily Herald | Jan 17, 2009
Carlos Zambrano is going to have laser surgery on his right eye.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jan 17, 2009
Felix Pie of the Cubs is out of options, and sources say he could be traded as soon as sometime next week.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 16, 2009
The Cubs have reportedly signed outfielder So Taguchi to a minor league contract that will pay him $900,000 if he makes the team.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 15, 2009
Cubs' GM Jim Hendry will meet with the new ownership of the team about pitcher Jake Peavy once the Tribune Co. completes the sale.
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MLB.com | Jan 12, 2009
The Cubs are reportedly close to signing Japanese left-handed pitcher Ken Takahashi to a one-year contract.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 9, 2009
Outfielder Milton Bradley, whom the Cubs recently signed to a three-year, $30 million deal, will wear Sammy Sosa's No. 21 for the team.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 7, 2009
The Cubs have one slot remaining in their starting rotation, and they still hope to add another pitcher before Opening Day.
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BlogMaverick | Jan 6, 2009
Mark Cuban attempted to buy the Cubs, but the franchise is nearly certain to be sold to another party. Cuban thinks his reputation as a free spender in the NBA hurt his chances.
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Denver Post | Jan 6, 2009
Right-handed starter Jason Marquis could officially become a Rockie as soon as Tuesday, according to multiple sources.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jan 5, 2009
Pat Burrell signed with the Rays, while Milton Bradley finally came to terms with the Cubs. Which signing did we prefer?
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jan 5, 2009
The Cubs badly needed a left handed bat with pop to play the outfield, and although they got the 2008 AL leader in OPS, it will be a difficult move to like three years on.
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ESPN | Jan 5, 2009
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with free-agent outfielder Milton Bradley.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 3, 2009
Cubs' pitcher Ryan Dempster would welcome free agent slugger Milton Bradley into town with open arms.
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Washington Post | Jan 2, 2009
Milton Bradley has received interest from the Nationals, but the Washington Post expects him to sign with the Cubs.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jan 1, 2009
After a handful of moves become official, the Cubs could be in position to restart trade talks with the Padres for pitcher Jake Peavy.
