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• Cubs Considering Outfielders

  Published: August 6, 2007, 11:12 pm

  Tags: Adam Dunn, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Craig Monroe, Detroit Tigers, Jeff Conine, Matt Stairs, Toronto Blue Jays

  injury.  On the radar: Craig Monroe, Matt Stairs, Jeff Conine, and Adam Dunn.  Additionally, Cubs GM Jim Hendry came out and said today that he's working the phones to find some help. Contract situations of each player: Monroe - $1.5MM left in '07, should earn $5MM+ in '08 before reaching free agencyStairs - $267K left in '07, free

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• Random Rumors: Erstad, Gagne, Podsednik

  Published: August 8, 2007, 10:53 am

  Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Craig Monroe, Darin Erstad, Detroit Tigers, Eric Gagne, Jack Wilson, Jermaine Dye, Kevin Mench, Mike Piazza, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Scott Podsednik, Wily Mo Pena

  died when the Bucs asked for Craig Monroe.  Really?  The deal died over that guy? Gordon Edes has a Major League source indicating that the Orioles are "the kind of team that might have interest" in Wily Mo Pena.  That's not the same as saying that they do have interest, however.

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• That's Gonna Leave a Bruise #6: What Bacsik Should Have Done

  Published: August 8, 2007, 3:10 pm

  Tags: Nutshot, Malice, Mlb, Videos, Tigers, Craig Monroe, Crotch Shot, Intense Pain

  by Don, With Malice...I'm guessing this video's done the rounds... but I haven't seen it yet. Craig Monroe of the Detroit Tigers cops a pitch... well... very inside.(Editor's note: Science says that nut shots considerably reduce your home run power.)Clearance Hats and lots of them!

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• Monroe Out; Maybin In

  Published: August 17, 2007, 3:08 pm

  Tags: Craig Monroe, Detroit Tigers

  today, DFAing outfielder Craig Monroe and calling up 20 year-old top prospect Cameron Maybin.  They also sent Omar Infante to Triple A in favor of Ramon Santiago.  Apparently they wanted more of a "true shortstop" to back up Carlos Guillen.  You never know, a Jack Wilson deal could still be in the works.  Wilson

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Damon, Glaus, Wells

  Published: August 20, 2007, 1:50 pm

  Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Bobby Abreu, Colorado Rockies, Craig Monroe, David Wells, Detroit Tigers, Johnny Damon, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Steve Trachsel, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Glaus

  over potential. Craig Monroe seems to be an option for second-tier clubs, especially if he becomes a free agent.  The Giants will pass.

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• Cubs Acquire Craig Monroe

  Published: August 23, 2007, 2:16 pm

  Tags: Chicago Cubs, Craig Monroe, Detroit Tigers

  the Cubs acquired outfielder Craig Monroe and cash considerations for a player to be named later.  Monroe has approximately $1.06MM left on his contract for 2007. The 30 year-old outfielder enjoyed a career season in '06, smacking 28 homers and knocking in 92.  As a right-handed hitter he's typically better off facing

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• Breaking - Chicago Cubs Acquired Outfielder Craig Monroe from the Detroit Tigers

  Published: August 23, 2007, 4:04 pm

  Tags: Baseball, Pro Sports, Craig Monroe, Cubs, Tigers

  The Chicago Cubs are hot and are in an even-more-heated race for the NL Central and NL Wildcard. With various injuries and a line-up that lacks left-handed power - the Cubs acquired former Detroit Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe - who played a huge part in last year’s World Series run. MLB.com Reports: The Cubs, needing an [...]

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• Cubs Acquire Craig Monroe

  Published: August 23, 2007, 2:16 pm

  Tags: Chicago Cubs, Craig Monroe, Detroit Tigers

  the Cubs acquired outfielder Craig Monroe and cash considerations for a player to be named later.  Monroe has approximately $1.06MM left on his contract for 2007. The 30 year-old outfielder enjoyed a career season in '06, smacking 28 homers and knocking in 92.  As a right-handed hitter he's typically better off facing southpaws.

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Damon, Glaus, Wells

  Published: August 20, 2007, 1:50 pm

  Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Bobby Abreu, Colorado Rockies, Craig Monroe, David Wells, Detroit Tigers, Johnny Damon, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Steve Trachsel, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Glaus

  experience over potential. Craig Monroe seems to be an option for second-tier clubs, especially if he becomes a free agent.  The Giants will pass.

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• Cubs a Good Fit for Barry's Bat

  Published: September 27, 2007, 12:04 pm

  Tags: Barry Bonds, Chicago Cubs, Cliff Floyd, Craig Monroe, Florida Marlins, Matt Murton

  Tim mentioned in this post that fielding know-it-all John Dewan thinks Barry Bonds can still play a tolerable outfield.  Well, Bob Nightengale has broken the rumor-ice and brought two NL teams into the "Where Will Bonds Play Next" game: Chicago and Florida. The Cubbies, heavy in right handed hitters, would love a bat like

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• No Craig Monroe or Steve Trachsel on the Cubs' NLDS Roster

  Published: October 3, 2007, 5:00 am

  Tags: Craig Monroe, Craigmonroe, Geovany Soto, Geovanysoto, Jason Kendall, Jason Marquis, Jasonkendall, Jasonmarquis, Kerry Wood, Kerrywood, Sean Marshall, Seanmarshall, Steve Trachsel, Stevetrachsel

  Waiver wire acquisitions Craig Monroe and Steve Trachsel, who have bombed as Cubs, were both left off the Division Series roster by Lou Piniella, while trade deadline pick-up Jason Kendall appears to be mostly relegated to backing up the emerging Geovany Soto (at least if the Sun-Times guess at the starting lineup is to be believed). It's

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• Twins After Craig Monroe?

  Published: November 13, 2007, 11:12 am

  Tags: Chicago Cubs, Craig Monroe, Minnesota Twins

  that the Cubs may send Craig Monroe to the Twins for a player to be named later, perhaps today.  For the Cubs, getting something for Monroe is gravy since they would non-tender him otherwise.  I guess the Twins like the idea of Monroe on a one-year, $5MM commitment as opposed to the free agent options in left field. I wonder if

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• Craig Monroe Is Going To Minnesota

  Published: November 13, 2007, 8:26 am

  Tags: Carl Crawford, Carlcrawford, Cliff Floyd, Clifffloyd, Craig Monroe, Craigmonroe, Jacque Jones, Jacquejones, Jason Kubel, Jasonkubel, Omar Infante, Omarinfante, Torii Hunter, Toriihunter

  months, as they acquired Craig Monroe from Detroit in August.Well apparently there's a "One Former Tiger At A Time" rule with the Cubs, because they've now shipped Monroe to the Minnesota Twins. In return the Cubs will be getting the infamous player to be named later.As far as Monroe's concerned, this is a good thing for him. He never found

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• Twins Trade For OF Craig Monroe

  Published: November 13, 2007, 1:48 pm

  Tags: Craig Monroe, Minnesota Twins

  the Twins have acquired OF Craig Monroe from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named. Monroe, 30, played in 122 games last season, splitting time between Detroit and Chicago. He hit 28 home runs for the Tigers in their run to the World Series in 2006, including 5 more in the post season. Share This

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• Matt Garza Traded For Delmon Young In Blockbuster

  Published: November 28, 2007, 10:10 pm

  Tags: Aaron Rowand, Brendan Harris, Craig Monroe, Delmon Young, Eduardo Morlan, Jason Bartlett, Jason Pridie, Johan Santana, Juan Rincon, Matt Garza, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays

  see it.  Neal adds that Craig Monroe may now be non-tendered and the Garza trade will not stop Bill Smith from shopping Johan Santana.  By the way, talks for Coco Crisp persist. FROM 11-28-07 at 2pm: Wow!  That rumor really didn't die!  La Velle E. Neal III says the Twins are close to a multiplayer deal.  They'll

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