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New York Yankees DFA Veteran Alfonso Soriano

As we reported earlier, the New York Yankees acquired Brandon McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks. As it turns out the move will cost Alfonso Soriano a spot on the roster as the team designated for assignment the 38 year old outfielder... More of this article »
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Brett Gardner Drawing Significant Interest, Yankees Listening

According to Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger, the New York Yankees are receiving significant interest in Brett Gardner. While the club is not actively shopping Gardner, they are willing to listen to offers. With yesterday’s... More of this article »
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Alfonso Soriano, Yankees Slam Angels

Alfonso Soriano homered twice for the second straight night and drove in a career-high seven runs, giving him 13 RBIs in two games while powering the New York Yankees to an 11-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Soriano... More of this article »
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Yankees Acquire Alfonso Soriano from Cubs

In a deal approved Friday morning, the Yankees have officially acquired outfielder, Alfonso Soriano, from the Chicago Cubs. The acquisition has been rumored for weeks but hinged on multiple obstacles ranging from Soriano waiving his... More of this article »
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Dioner Navarro Slugs 3 Homers in Cubs Win

Over the course of the past three seasons, Dioner Navarro has played in no more than 64 games in a season. Now healthier, Navarro reaffirmed his presence by slugging three home runs in the Chicago Cubs‘ 9-3 victory over the Chicago... More of this article »
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Jeff Samardzija Pitches 2-Hit Shutout Against White Sox

Chicago’s north and south sides would convene at U.S. Cellular Field on Monday, the first contest of a four-game series for the cross-town rivalry. Chicago Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija would get the call and pitch a complete-game... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide

Who are the Chicago Cubs? Are they a club building for the long-term future by developing a deep farm system, or are they making a serious effort to contend in 2013 and 2014? Both answers could be correct. President Theo Epstein... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement With Scott Hairston

The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with outfielder Scott Hairston on a two-year deal, pending a physical according to FoxSports.com. The deal includes incentive clauses that could increase the value to $6 million. Hairston... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs: Theo Epstein’s Patient Approach to Rebuilding

After two World Series titles raised the expectations of the Boston Red Sox and their wunderkind GM Theo Epstein, the Red Sox Way, as it’s sometimes called, abandoned its steady approach to organizational depth in favor of win-now,... More of this article »
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Options for Phillies Outfield: Alfonso Soriano and Michael Cuddyer

Add Alfonso Soriano and Michael Cuddyer to the list of outfield options for Philadelphia In a press conference on Monday, Ruben Amaro Jr. went on record one more time about needing one more new face in the Phillies clubhouse. As... More of this article »
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Cubs Reach Agreement With Japanese Reliever Kyuji Fujikawa

Fujikama will receive a $1 million signing bonus from the Cubs The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with Japanese reliever Kyuji Fujikawa according to sources. Fujikawa is guaranteed $9.5 million as part of his deal with the... More of this article »
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Epstein, Hoyer Look to Begin Dismantling – Rebuilding Cubs

To put it simply, the Chicago Cubs are not  a good baseball team.  Not in 2012 and most likely not in 2013 or 2014. The current roster in Chicago is most likely to be blown up before this 2012 season is over.  Veterans such as Ryan... More of this article »