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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 31, 2012
Former Cubs GM Jim Hendry hired by Yankees (AP)
Former Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was hired Tuesday to be a special assignment scout for the New York Yankees. Hendry spent 17 seasons with the Cubs and was GM from July 2002 until he was fired on Aug. 18, unable to help the team win the World Series for the first time since 1908. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he believes Hendry will be an invaluable resource.
Cubs reunion! Jim Hendry joins Lou Piniella and Larry Rothschild on Yankees payroll (Yahoo! Sports)
By hiring Jim Hendry to work in their front office on Tuesday, the New York Yankees are continuing to cherry pick the brain trust of that unmistakable National League powerhouse, the Chicago Cubs. Reporter Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago says … Continue reading →
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 31, 2012
Report: Pena heading back to Rays (Yahoo! Sports)
Carlos Pena will head back to Florida in a return to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report. The free agent first baseman will sign a one-year deal worth $7.25 million, according to Jon Heyman of cbssports.com. The 33-year-old hit .225 for the Chicago Cubs last season with 28...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 20, 2012
Cubs discussing Matt Garza trade with Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)
The Chicago Cubs have been busy in 2012. Carlos Zambrano was sent to the Miami Marlins. The team picked up first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the San Diego Padres. And Chicago has reportedly signed former Pittsburgh Pirates lefty Paul Maholm … Continue reading →
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 10, 2012
Kerry Wood joining the Phillies? (Yahoo! Sports)
Since 1998, Kerry Wood has only spent two seasons not wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform. He spent 2009 with the Cleveland Indians and then split 2010 between the Indians and the New York Yankees before returning to the Cubs last … Continue reading →
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 9, 2012
MLB roundup: Marlins acquire Carlos Zambrano (Yahoo! Sports)
The Chicago Cubs traded their talented but combustible pitcher Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins Thursday for right-hander Chris Volstad. The Cubs will pay $15 million of the $18 million owed Zambrano in 2012, a source told ESPN.com.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on January 5, 2012
Laffey, Hill let go before non-tender deadline (PA SportsTicker)
Kansas City left-hander Aaron Laffey, Chicago Cubs catcher Koyie Hill and Washington left-hander Doug Slaten became free agents after their teams declined to offer 2012 contracts.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on December 12, 2011
Baseball managers go to bat for flooded Vt. farms (AP)
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman thinks baseball needs more instant replay, new Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein says nobody could party like the 2004 Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington wishes he had never traded Jason Bay. Those were some of the soul-baring thoughts the three men shared with a few hundred people during a candid 90-minute...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 13, 2011
Baseball managers go to bat for flooded Vt. farms (PA SportsTicker)
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman thinks baseball needs more instant replay, new Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein says nobody could party like the 2004 Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington wishes he had never traded Jason Bay.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 13, 2011
MLB Roundup: Francona could rejoin Epstein in Chicago (Yahoo! Sports)
Theo Epstein and Terry Francona worked together in Boston, and now there is a chance the two could get together again in Chicago. Epstein, the new Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations, said he spoke with Francona, the former Red Sox manager, on Thursday and will speak to...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on November 3, 2011
