Blake DeWitt Accepts Outright Assignment

Published Feb 20 2012 by MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Blake DeWitt Accepts Outright Assignment

Cubs infielder Blake DeWitt accepted his outright assignment, tweets MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. Despite a $1.1MM contract, the Cubs removed DeWitt from the 40-man roster this month to open a spot for Adrian Cardenas. He has a chance to earn his...

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Rainiers' Bats Erupt in Series Opener

- Pacific Coast League (PCL) Iowa CubsDES MOINES --Iowa fell to Tacoma 8-2 in the first game of a four-game at Principal Park Monday night. The Rainiers (18-26) connected for fifteen hits, two home runs and were 5-for-14 with runners in scoring position. ... [ Published May 22 2012 by OurSports Central ]

Entities: Jay Jackson, Blake DeWitt, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Alfredo Amézaga, Manuel Corpas

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 19 2012 - 3 Documents

Kerry Wood

Iowa Cubs remember retired Kerry Wood

Even the other Wood in the Chicago Cubs’ organization rubbed his eyes as Kerry Wood walked off the mound for the final time Friday afternoon.“How do you not become a little emotional when you see his son run out to hug him,” said Iowa Cubs pitcher Travis ... [ Published May 19 2012 by Des Moines Register ]

Entities: Kerry Wood, Anthony Rizzo, Blake DeWitt

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Orlando Hudson

NL Links: Giants, Diamondbacks, Mets, DeWitt

The Padres placed Orlando Hudson on release waivers earlier today, and the veteran second baseman figures to draw some interest once he clears and becomes a free agent. Here's the latest from around the so-called Senior Circuit... Andrew Baggarly ... [ Published May 18 2012 by MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com ]

Entities: Blake DeWitt, Orlando Hudson, Doug Padilla

First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 1 Documents

Matt Garza

Injured Clevenger itches to return

In an unrelated move, infielder Blake DeWitt cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Iowa. DeWitt can decline the outright and become a free agent, though he?d forfeit the rest of his $1.1 million owed. Quick hits: The Cubs are averaging 5.0 runs ... [ Published May 17 2012 by Daily Chronicle ]

Entities: Blake DeWitt, Matt Garza, Waiver

First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 3 Documents

Alfonso Soriano

Soriano clubs second homer in as many days

CHICAGO -- Alfonso Soriano was glad he finally hit his first home run. And he wasted no time hitting his second.Soriano tied Tuesday's game at 6 with a leadoff homer in the ninth against the Cardinals, who won, 7-6, in the bottom of the frame.He went ... [ Published May 17 2012 by Chicago Cubs ]

Entities: Alfonso Soriano, Major League Baseball, Dale Sveum, Blake DeWitt

First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 2 Documents

Dale Sveum

Cubs' Sveum doesn't wear postgame emotions on sleeve

Perhaps the biggest difference between manager Dale Sveum and his three immediate predecessors — Dusty Baker, Lou Piniella and Mike Quade — is Sveum's postgame demeanor.Whether or not Sveum is upset at what just transpired, he doesn't wear his emotions ... [ Published May 17 2012 by WGN-TV ]

Entities: Dale Sveum, Blake DeWitt, Darwin Barney

First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 1 Documents

Blake DeWitt

Minor Moves: DeWitt, Cubs, Winfree, Diamondbacks

Today's minor moves.. Cubs infielder Blake DeWitt cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, tweets Carrie Muskat of MLB.com . The Cubs designated the 26-year-old for assignment ten days ago. Across parts of five big league ... [ Published May 17 2012 by MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com ]

Entities: Blake DeWitt, Waiver

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NL Links: Giants, Diamondbacks, Mets, DeWitt [ Published May 18 2012 by MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com ] The Padres placed Orlando Hudson on release waivers earlier today, and the veteran second baseman figures to draw some interest once he clears and becomes a free agent. Here's the latest from around the so-called Senior Circuit... Andrew Baggarly ...
Minor Moves: DeWitt, Cubs, Winfree, Diamondbacks [ Published May 17 2012 by MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com ] Today's minor moves.. Cubs infielder Blake DeWitt cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, tweets Carrie Muskat of MLB.com . The Cubs designated the 26-year-old for assignment ten days ago. Across parts of five big league ...
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Preview, Wednes... [ Published May 09 2012 by Bleed Cubbie Blue ] On August 24, 1983, I looked forward to a Cubs/ Reds game at Wrigley Field a bit more than usual. Why? Because I knew it would be the last time future Hall of Famer Johnny Bench would play at Wrigley; he had announced he would retire at the end of ...
Cubs To Call Up Adrian Cardenas To Replace Blak... [ Published May 07 2012 by Bleed Cubbie Blue ] Cubs To Call Up Adrian Cardenas To Replace Blake DeWitt Not unexpected; the corresponding roster move has not yet been announced. ...
NL Central Links: Brewers, Counsell, DeWitt [ Published May 06 2012 by MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com ] Some links pertaining to the game's largest division... Despite a slew of injuries, Brewers owner Mark Attanasio told reporters ( including MLB.com's Adam McCalvy ) he won't give up on the 2012 season. The Brew Crew will be without Chris Narveson ...