Archive for January, 2011
Cubs Lock Up Two-Sport Prospect Matt Szczur
The Chicago Cubs have convinced Villanova football and baseball star Matt Szczur to pass up playing in the NFL to join their minor league farm system. Szczur accepted a $1.5 million bonus from the Cubs after being drafted by Northsiders in the 5th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old wide receiver showed potential last season playing a […]
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under Cubs News, Farm System.
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Cubs Pull Off Matt Garza Trade
Cubs fans finally have something to get excited about. Matt Garza will be plying his trade at Wrigley Field next season after general manager Jim Hendry traded Sam Fuld and four prospects for the right hander and two minor leaguers. The 27-year-old is coming off a 15-win season for the Tampa Bay Rays, giving the Cubs rotation […]
Posted: January 7th, 2011 under Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza.
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