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Amid Lilly rumors, Cubs blown out 17-2

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:08:00 -0500

bullpen implodes, giving up 12 runs in 8th

DENVER — In a tale that's part of Cubs' lore, general manager Jim Hendry signed Ted Lilly to a four-year deal at the 2006 winter meetings while hooked up to an EKG machine after experiencing chest pains.

Dodgers trying to get Lilly from Cubs

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

With trade deadline Saturday, the left-hander could help the L.A. rotation. Infielder Ryan Theriot might be involved in the deal.

On the eve of the non-waiver trade deadline, the Dodgers remained in conversations with the Chicago Cubs about a potential deal for left-hander Ted Lilly , according to multiple baseball sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were unauthorized to discuss the matter.

Zambrano on apology trail

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:44:00 -0500

Cubs pitcher tells teammates, fans he's sorry for latest blowup

DENVER — Carlos Zambrano apologized to his Cubs teammates for five minutes before Friday's game and then hugged it out with many of them, including Derrek Lee.

No muzzle on Zambrano

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:58:00 -0500

Pitcher gives his reasons for TV interview before apology to team

DENVER — The Cubs weren't happy Carlos Zambrano decided to speak to ESPN before addressing his teammates, but insisted they did not ban him from talking to reporters during his rehab stint at Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs have a lot on plate

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:09:00 -0500

With trade future of so many uncertain, and Zambrano's return, club will be glad to return home

For all who are on board, the Cubs' flight from Denver to Chicago on Sunday night should bring an unusual level of relaxation, if not necessarily much satisfaction.

Ask Paul: Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

D-Lee's decision, Bob Brenly's candidacy, Big Z's contract and other issues of vital importance are discussed in the latest edition of Ask Paul.

Why didn't Jim Hendry ask Derrek Lee prior to now if he would remove the no-trade?. Why try to make a trade when you can't or didn't ask? Ralph Starr, Fishers, Ind.

Lee wants to stay with Cubs

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:13:00 -0500

But it's uncertain team will try to re-sign him after this season

HOUSTON — Derrek Lee's decision to remain with the Cubs until the end of the season clearly expresses his desire to stay longer. But it remains unclear if he will get that chance.

Lee stops trade to Angels

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:13:00 -0500

After 8-1 loss, he says he decided to stay for with Cubs host of reasons

HOUSTON — Carlos Lee and Derrek Lee have more in common than their names. Both are enduring disappointing individual seasons on second-division teams in the National League Central, yet neither is interested in packing their bags.

Zambrano back for weekend series

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:28:00 -0500

Expected to address Cubs teammates before Friday night game with Rockies

HOUSTON — As expected, Carlos Zambrano will rejoin the Cubs on Thursday in Denver. He is expected to be activated in time for the weekend series against the Rockies.

Haugh: Cubs' best deal? Re-sign Lilly

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:19:09 -0500

Instead of trying to find the right trade partner for Ted Lilly, Cubs GM Jim Hendry should focus on keeping him. Make bringing back the veteran left-hander part of the plan for revitalizing the Cubs' hopes in 2011.