Andrew Cashner News

Rumors persist that the Tigers may deal Curtis Granderson. Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune writes : 'The Tigers continue to have trade talks involving Edwin Jackson and Granderson, with both situations likely to come to a conclusion at the winter meetings in Indianapolis.

If the Cubs start the 2010 season with Starlin Castro as shortstop, it won't be without the prodding of hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo.

Cubs fans know how to wait, right? After more than a century between World Series victories, the Wrigley faithful shouldn't have trouble waiting for some of the talent in Chicago's farm system to arrive.

With the conclusion of the Arizona Fall League season, let's let the numbers tell the story.

Today i was at Borders and happened to see that Starlin Castro was on the cover of Baseball America this week, so i decided to buy it.

Cubs front-office people acknowledge liking Granderson, but if top prospects such as shortstop Starlin Castro, third baseman Josh Vitters or right-handed pitcher Andrew Cashner make up any of the asking price, Hendry will say, "No, thank you." - USA Today That's "or," not "and."

I'm guessing yes : A Cubs offer could be built around 19-year-old shortstop Starlin Castro, who is emerging as one of the top prospects in the minors.

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Yesterday Phil Rogers from the Chicago Tribune confirmed that the Cubs are indeed interested in trading for the Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson .

What the Tigers might get for two players now available to the right off-season bidder is worth exploring.

The Mets surely could use a young, power-hitting first baseman, but Ike Davis knows the quickest way to Citi Field is by taking things slowly.

Chicago Cubs The Cubs had a bad year with the big club, but their farm system looks a lot better than it has in years.

Starlin Castro is the kind of baseball player that inspires introspection. At just 6'1", 160 pounds, his wiry frame doesn't belay the fleet footed fielding he's renowned for or the quick and powerful wrists that have made him a force at all levels of his professional career.

The 2009 baseball season has just ended, and in a way, you could say that tonight, the 2010 season begins.

Andrew Cashner's continued work on his breaking pitches has paid dividends in Arizona.

Four Cubs minor leaguers and one from the White Sox have been named to the Arizona Fall League's prospects showcase, the Rising Stars Game.

Casey Kelly has put in a lot of innings this year. He spent half the regular Minor League season on the mound and the other half in the infield.

What am I supposed to write at this point? Grant Desme , OF, Athletics Yesterday's stats: 3-for-4, 2 HR , 4 , 4 RBI , , K More fun with numbers.

I hadn't done anything with the Arizona Fall League so far. I thought that the fanposts you all were doing was handling the situation pretty well.

I love it when someone is willing to stand behind his team. I'll get to exactly what I mean in a minute.