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Thinking Out Loud: Orlando Hudson to the Cubs?
... Hudson instead of Byrd to fill their need at second base? As of right now, the Cubs have Mike Fontenot and Jeff Baker as their primary options at second, which is not a duo that Cubs fans should be too optimistic about. In the best case scenario, ... Comment?
Cubs tender contracts to eight players
As expected, the Cubs tendered contracts to Jeff Baker, Mike Fontenot, Koyie Hill, Ryan Theriot and pitchers Tom Gorzelanny, Angel Guzman, Carlos Marmol and Sean Marshall on Saturday. Comment?
Cubs tender contracts to seven players
As expected, the Cubs tendered contracts on Saturday to Jeff Baker, Mike Fontenot, Koyie Hill, Ryan Theriot and pitchers Tom Gorzelanny, Angel Guzman and Carlos Marmol. 1 comment
Cubs plan to keep all arb-eligible players
... must make a decision by 10:59 p.m. CT on Saturday. The players who will likely be tendered include infielder Jeff Baker, second baseman Mike Fontenot, catcher Koyie Hill, shortstop Ryan Theriot and pitchers Tom Gorzelanny, Angel Guzman, Carlos ... Comment?
Cubs stay patient at Winter Meetings
... the Cubs have to decide which of their arbitration-eligible players to tender contracts to. The list includes Jeff Baker, Neal Cotts, Mike Fontenot, Tom Gorzelanny, Angel Guzman, Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall, Koyie Hill and Ryan Theriot. Only Cotts, ... Comment?
Jeffy B. Baker* came over to the Cubs in July of last year, after the Cubs realized they'd need another infielder with A-Ram's shoulder a.f.u., and Aaron Miles and Mike Fontenot both playing really terribly. Comment?
Why the Chicago Cubs Should Keep Mike Fontenot AND Jeff Baker
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... other guysA (especially since Hendry doesn't have a lot of wiggle room with the $$$ right now). Combined with Jeff Baker, that would be a productive platoon.A Here are Baker's numbers only against LH in the last three years compared to the other ... Comment?
Dealing Bradley tops GM's winter meetings to-do list
... in the bullpen, the acquisition of a center fielder and a left-handed-hitting second baseman to platoon with Jeff Baker. Though the Cubs sold out almost every game in 2009, added revenue streams such as the Captain Morgan Club and on Friday ... Comment?
... man thirdbase, which would be a huge downgrade. Middle Infield - Ryan Theriot (under team control through 2012) , Jeff Baker (under team control through 2012) , Mike Fontenot (under team control through 2013) and Starlin Castro (rookie) - Here's ... Comment?
Inbox: Theriot brushing up on second?
... to cubsinbox@gmail.com. Have you heard if Ryan Theriot has been working on his footwork at second base? I believe Jeff Baker has more value off the bench with Aramis Ramirez having his shoulder issues and such. -- Aaron L., Chicago Theriot has been ... Comment?
Come to Think of It: Jeff Baker is Not the Answer for the Cubs at Second Base
I keep reading and hearing from both Cubs fans and the media alike that Jeff Baker is likely to be the starting second baseman for the Cubs in 2010. Comment?
Rockies add five to 40-man roster
... the Rockies' roster at 38. Alburquerque was acquired by the Rockies in the July 2 trade that sent infielder Jeff Baker to the Cubs. The 23-year-old was 1-3 with a 3.76 ERA in 23 games for Double-A Tulsa following the trade, his first action above ... Comment?
Rockies add five to 40-man roster
... the Rockies' roster at 38. Alburquerque was acquired by the Rockies in the July 2 trade that sent infielder Jeff Baker to the Cubs. The 23-year-old was 1-3 with a 3.76 ERA in 23 games for Double-A Tulsa following the trade, his first action above ... Comment?
McKenry among those added to 40-man roster
... Nick Piburn. Thanks Nick. Alburquerque, 23, was acquired by Colorado on July 2, 2009 in exchange for infielder Jeff Baker from the Chicago Cubs. After the Rockies acquired the right-hander, he went 1-3 with a 3.76 ERA (26.1 ip, 11 er) in 23 relief ... Comment?
Re-Signing Mark DeRosa Will Not Make the Chicago Cubs Better
... You've got four RH hitters capable of hitting 25-plus homers a season. You don't need a super-utility man either. Jeff Baker has spent time at every position on the field sans shortstop, and even being arbitration eligible, he should likely slot ... Comment?
Cubs Top 10 Prospects for 2010
... my picks for the Top 10 Prospects for 2010: Starlin Castro - He has been playing second in the AFL and only has Jeff Baker/Mike Fontenot ahead of him, so its certainly possible that we see Castro by mid-season, if not earlier.A Andrew Cashner - with ... Comment?
Cubs' Fontenot Last Super-Two: Could Be First To Go In Messy Middle
... of go before a neutral arbitrator, who would then decide Fontenot's salary. Fontenot, like fellow second baseman Jeff Baker, stands to make anywhere between $1.25 and $1.8 million in 2010, if history is a solid indicator. The difference between that ... Comment?
... a case go to a hearing since the early 1990s, so wea ll see what happens this year. Among the other arb guys are Jeff Baker, Sean Marshall, Ryan Theriot, Koyie Hill, Aaron Heilman and Angel Guzman. I asked Jim Hendry yesterday if the arb cases could ... Comment?
Chicago Cubs: An Action Plan to Build a 2010 Winner
... The next area that needs to be considered is the Cubs' depth. Indications are that Jim Hendry likes the idea of Jeff Baker heading to spring training as the frontrunner to become the starting second baseman. That means Mike Fontenot would move back ... Comment?
Inbox: Will Fontenot improve in 2010?
... and to Fontenot's credit, he never let his problems at the plate affect him on the field. As for next year, Jeff Baker is the current front runner to be the everyday second baseman if the Cubs don't add someone. Baker batted .305 after being picked ... Comment?