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Cubs designate DeWitt for assigmnent

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday. The 26-year-old batted .265 with five home runs, 11 doubles and 26 RBI in 121 games during his first full season with the Cubs in 2011.

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Cubs avoid arbitration with Garza

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with Matt Garza on Friday, signing the starter to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the Chicago Tribune reported the settlement to be for $9.5 million.

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Cubs agree to terms with Kerry Wood

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Kerry Wood agreed to terms on a one-year contract with a club option for 2013 on Friday.

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Report: Cubs will send Zambrano to Marlins for Volstad

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs will reportedly ship embattled pitcher Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins in exchange for pitcher Chris Volstad.

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Cubs and Rockies swap four players

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Ian Stewart and pitcher Casey Weathers from the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Tyler Colvin and infielder DJ LeMahieu.

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Cubs introduce Sveum as new manager

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs introduced Dale Sveum as their new manager during a Friday morning press conference. The Cubs needed a replacement for Mike Quade, who was not retained once Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer took over the front office duties earlier this offseason.

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Hoyer introduced as new Cubs GM

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs introduced Jed Hoyer as their new executive vice president and general manager on Tuesday, filling a key front office vacancy.

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Hoyer, McLeod to play key roles for Epstein

Chicago Breaking Sports News — Tue Nov 01 20:33:00 UTC 2011 News of the arrivals of Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod to the Chicago Cubs’ front office didn’t make nearly the splash as Theo Epstein’s signing three weeks ago. But if Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts is right, the three Red Sox refugees will help end a champio… about: Boston Red Sox Chairman Chicago Cubs Epstein News Fireproof (film) Jason McLeod Jed Hoyer Sports Theo Epstein Tom Ricketts World Series at: Chicago Cubs

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Dempster staying with Cubs in 2012

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster has exercised his $14 million player option for the 2012 season. Dempster led the team in starts (34) and innings pitched (202 1/3) last season, but posted a mark of just 10-14 along with a 4.80 earned run average.

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Epstein ready to take on next challenge in Chicago

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs officially introduced Theo Epstein as their new president of baseball operations Tuesday.

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