Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Cubs might be getting close to a deal with the Dodgers for [Name Redacted]. Source: #Dodgers, #Cubs “might” be getting closer on Dempster. Teams remain in dialogue. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 26, 2012 David Kaplan says they're moving closer to a deal and a it may be a multi-team deal. Cubs moving closer …
Looking back at Ryan Dempster’s Cubs career
In August 2003 Ryan Dempster underwent Tommy John surgery while a member of the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds released him in November that year and the Cubs signed him as a free agent on January 21st, 2004. The Cubs were a contender at this time and while Dempster would not be ready to start the season, he could provide some …
Soriano’s Contract: Disability Insurance
It makes sense for Major League Baseball teams, when handing out large multiyeared contracts that are “guaranteed,” to have an insurance policy to lessen the loss to the organization should the player suffer a career ending inury or be otherwise physically unable to play for the team. Given Alfonso Soriano’s contract, I thought I’d be interesting to take a look …