Remember the Chris Carpenter who was the other Chris Carpenter? He’s the one the Cubs sent to the Red Sox last year as compensation for Theo Epstein. He then was hurt, there was speculation about the Cubs knowing, etc. etc. Well, young Mr. Carpenter was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox.
Former Chicago Cubs reliever Chris Carpenter could end up back with his former team after the Boston Red Sox designated him for assignment.
A source with knowledge of the situation indicated the Cubs would be interested in signing him if he is put on waivers.
Carpenter was the final compensation that the Red Sox received for allowing former general manager Theo Epstein to leave in order to become the Cubs’ president of baseball operations.
Poor Chris was a casualty of the Mike Napoli signing. The Cubs won’t be able to just snatch him up, though.
The Red Sox have 10 days to trade Carpenter before they must put him on waivers. If no club claims Carpenter, Boston could re-sign him to a minor league contract.
Like Boston, the Cubs also have a full 40-man roster, which would most likely preclude a trade between the clubs.
He had a tough time of it in six major league innings last season, walking 10 and striking out only two. He also gave up six runs in those six innings. His minor league numbers looked much better, with 25 strikeouts in 21.2 innings with only 10 walks. It appears as though he can still pitch (with control problems), but wouldn’t it just be cool to reacquire the guy that was compensation for Theo?
Are you looking for a romantic, baseball themed Valentine’s Day? The Kane County Cougars have you covered.
A limited number of Valentine’s Day dinner packages are on sale for Feb. 14 for a 6:30 p.m. CT dinner in a private, candlelit suite at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. Dinner will be prepared and served by the Cougars catering staff. Couples can choose between two dinner menu options, each of which includes a salad, entrée with side dishes, and dessert. Water and soda will be provided, while select beer varieties and wine are available for an additional cost. Couples will also receive a pair of ticket vouchers for a 2013 Cougars game.
You can reserve a suite for $65. The Cougars will accept a limited number of reservations, which can be made no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 8. Call (630) 232-8811 for information and reservations.
I’d better get in touch with Julie’s husband.
And Pearl Jam is playing Wrigley on July 19. Tickets go on sale Feb. 9. I’d better go get in line now.
meh.
I’m still waiting for the big announcement about the Styx reunion concert to be held at Wrigley.
With or without Dennis DeYoung?
“Reunion” would basically mean with DeYoung. The band currently touring as Styx is really more of a cover band.
Gross. Never happen.
Truthfully, I’m not expecting the band to get back together ever again, with the possible exception of them reuniting for one time if they were to ever get inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll hall of fame.
I’m not going to take my wife to a minor league ballpark for Valentines Day.
When I read the phrase “dinner menu options,” the words “Crispy” and “Original” popped in my head…
At a ballpark, I would have thought that meant with or with out mustard.
Sammy Sosa is holding a live Q&A at noon:
http://www.redeyechicago.com/news/redeye-sammy-sosa-hosting-a-webcast-at-noon-20130123,0,7134209.story
You’re all welcome.
He’s remembered how to speak english!
Que?
That was glorious.
Sammy just being Sammy. He says he’s a HOFer, he wants his number retired, and he wants to attend Cubs Con. So far, no interest in coaching. Oh, and Sammy loves you.
I honestly am shocked it has taken him this long to start a reimaging PR campaign.
It’s hilarious that it’s s a social media campaign, too boot. He has no idea what he’s doing. He should hire me.
Yeah. I’m not sure he’s surrounding himself with quite the right people at the moment.
Outside of the fact I don’t want him in the Hall of Fame, I’ve been saying for 2 years that he should be embraced by the Cubs faithful again.
I guess I haven’t been doing quite a good enough job on his behalf.
I think he will be re-embraced by Cubs fans, but it’ll take a little effort on his part
If the Cubs continue to struggle for a couple years & interest in things like Cubs Con continue to fade bringing Sammy back would be a huge draw.
Actually, he’s been starting to make quite an effort, but in order for anything to happen, Cubs ownership is going to have to make a few gestures toward him. He should have been invited to CubbieCon this year.
I think he should have delivered the presentation on the renovations to the ballpark with the session titled “Putting Wrigley on Steroids”.
He wants those endorsement dollars.
Screw him.
You know what the best part of the chat was? About two sentences in, and I was completely under Sammy’s spell. AGAIN.
I know he’s full of shit and he’s a liar and a cheater and everything else, but damn if he isn’t likeable.
agreed on him beginning to make an effort, and I think its working
see Julie’s comment below for proof
I going to get him to sign MY corked bat.
I’m really really surprised that no team has picked up Michael Bourn yet.
That draft pick compensation thing is just killing his chances of getting a good deal.
I’m going to surprise my girl with an all you can eat dinner at Denny’s for Valentines Day.
My wife told me the other day that she wanted to go to Denny’s sometime…
She’s never been there.
Tell her I said she really doesn’t want to go to Denny’s.
I told her.
Nothing but the best, you big spender!
I’m really craving a late night Grand Slam breakfast.
The Denny’s in St. Charles, MO near me was closed for 8 months due to repeated health department violations…..just an FYI.
There is one across the street from my office building.
Another Hairston.