Archive for March, 2009
Bears want Pace for left tackle?
Vaughn McClure reports the Bears have made signing Orlando Pace a priority and intend to leave him at left tackle if he joins the team, according to his NFL source.
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Cutler hits the market
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen put Jay Cutler on the market Tuesday. David Haugh says the Bears are interested.
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Lucas visits too
The Bears are getting a little busier in the later stages of free-agency, just like we were told they would. Orlando Pace and Ken Lucas have visited, Lucas shares the agent of Jay Cutler.
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Fukudome on short leash?
Carrie Muskat answers a question about centerfield, and how long Lou Piniella will be patient if Kosuke Fukudome struggles early.
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NBC 5 to outsource sports reports? Cowley joins WSCR, Couch out at Sun Times
Ed Sherman brings all kinds of news on the Chicago sports media front, including a report that NBC5 is considering using CSN as it’s sports source. What would become of Paula Faris?
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White Sox roster set
Scot Gregor gives you the 25 man roster for the White Sox, following the cuts made Monday.
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Duncan Keith: My little sister never even pulled my hair
The Blackhawks were back at practice Monday at the United Center, a day after Sunday night’s 4-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Much of the talk in the dressing room following practice centered on the brawl that erupted at the 5-minute-50-second mark of the third period.
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Orlando Pace visits Bears
Bears officials have confirmed that veteran offensive tackle Orlando Pace was at Halas Hall today visiting with the team. Pace’s visit was first reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He was cut by the Rams earlier this month.
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White Sox waive Owens
Jerry Owens said he was waived Monday by the White Sox, giving Dewayne Wise the starting center field job and leadoff duties.
“I can’t say my performance was helping me at all,” Owens said. “Dewayne is a great player and he picked it up the last few weeks. He deserved it.”
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Piniella to Marmol: Get over it
Lou Piniella responds to Carlos Marmol’s comments about the non-competition involving the closer position. The Cubs also chose to keep Koyie Hill over Paul Bako as the back up catcher.
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Paxson made deal of the year? Will Bosh be moved?
Sam Smith believes John Paxson made the best move of the season by aquiring John Salmons and Brad Miller from Sacremento. Smith also speculates the Toronto media may have helped push Chris Bosh out of Toronto.
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Cubs shopping Gaudin
Bruce Levine reports the Cubs are looking to deal Chad Gaudin. San Diego and Cleveland are reportedly interested.
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