Thunder Matt's Saloon (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
According to Bruce Levine on ESPN 1000 , the Cubs are working on signing lefty reliever John Grabow to a multi-year deal worth between $6.5 million and $7.5 million. Agent Paul Kinzer represents Grabow, who would be the team's left-handed set-up man and a possible back-up closer in the event Carlos Marmol is injured or needs a day off. Jesus, really? Grabow as our set-up guy? Grabow closing...
ChicagoCubsOnline.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
According to a report from Bruce Levine , the Cubs are trying to lock-up John Grabow to a multi-year contract before the lefty reliever hits free agency . The Cubs and Grabow's agent, Paul Kinzer , are discussing a two-year deal worth between $6.5 million and $7.5 million ... that could include incentives based on games finished. Grabow would like a third-year vesting option added to...
Bleed Cubbie Blue (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
More photos » by Al Behrman - AP As you might guess, left-handed setup relievers don't get many photos taken. So, this one in a Pirates uniform is the best one available of John Grabow. Browse more photos » Per Bruce Levine, the Cubs and John Grabow continue to discuss a possible multi-year contract: Agent Paul Kinzer represents Grabow, who would be the team's left-handed...
MySportsRumors (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
The Chicago Cubs have been keeping busy during the World Series. They’ve been talking with many teams about disgruntled outfielder Milton Bradley . Now they’re close to resigning one of their big bullpen pieces, John Grabow. Bruce Levin of ESPN Chicago said the two sides are nearing a contract extension. The snag is the number of years, the team is looking for a two-year deal while Grabow’s agent Paul...
