Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster wasn't happy that word of a possible trade to the Atlanta Braves was leaked before the team notified him. He has the right to decline any trade, which means the deal hinges on his acceptance. Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports while Dempster was likely to accept a deal to the Braves before yesterday's events, he felt blindsided by the reports and has now caused discussions to stall as both teams await his decision. Update: Tuesday, July 24 at 2:10 p.m. ETMore details have emerged to explain why Dempster felt blindsided by the Cubs' agreement with ...
Normally a series between two teams currently sitting in last place doesn't generate a lot of buzz. When the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs are involved, however, it's still treated like a first-rate matchup. The Cubs have the worst record in baseball during their first season under the guidance of former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein. It's going to take a rebuilding process to get Chicago back into contention but, after 104 years, the fans are tired of waiting. It's a different story in Boston. The Red Sox were once again expected to challenge from the AL East ...
Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro is wanted for questioning in response to an accusation of sexual assault last September, according to WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.The report says a woman went back to Castro's apartment after having some drinks and woke up to him taking advantage of her after she had blacked out.
It says that when she woke up she screamed and yelled at her alleged attacker, and left the apartment at about 5:30 a.m. getting a ride home from her friend. It would be 12 hours before the alleged victim would go to a hospital, and police would become involved. ...
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