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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120204&amp;content_id=26577554&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120204&amp;content_id=26577554&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Cubs organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Theo Epstein&#39;s arrival has reshaped more than the Cubs&#39; front office. His first hire, GM Jed Hoyer, made a trio of trades that showed the new brass wasn&#39;t tied to the talent it inherited, moving two former first-round picks and a top setup man to infuse the system with young talent.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Ismail Soyugenc</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Checking in on Soto, catchers]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120207&amp;content_id=26600136&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:19:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120207&amp;content_id=26600136&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Inbox: Checking in on Soto, catchers]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[What is Geovany Soto&#39;s status? How about the backup catchers? And how strong will the pitching be? Fans inquire about these issues and more in the Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs claim Cardenas, designate DeWitt]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120206&amp;content_id=26590876&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120206&amp;content_id=26590876&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Cubs claim Cardenas, designate DeWitt]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cubs claimed infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Athletics on Monday, and made room on the 40-man roster when infielder Blake DeWitt was designated for assignment.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Garza avoids arbitration, signs for $9.5 million]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26561096&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26561096&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Garza avoids arbitration, signs for $9.5 million]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Instead of going into a hearing room in St. Petersburg on Friday, the Cubs and Matt Garza avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $9.5 million contract.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam McCalvy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[South African preparing for first Spring Training]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120128&amp;content_id=26502178&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:27:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120128&amp;content_id=26502178&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[South African preparing for first Spring Training]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sheri Wilken, wife of Cubs scouting director Tim Wilken, was in a parking lot during a high school baseball game in Arizona when she first met Tayler Scott&#39;s parents.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[O&#39;Neil&#39;s hire progressive, but not far enough]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120128&amp;content_id=26502180&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120128&amp;content_id=26502180&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[O&#39;Neil&#39;s hire progressive, but not far enough]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cubs took a progressive step in 1962, when they named Buck O&#39;Neil to the coaching staff to become the Major League&#39;s first black coach.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Garza&#39;s 2008 AL championship ring stolen]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26560222&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26560222&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Garza&#39;s 2008 AL championship ring stolen]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[An American League championship ring belonging to Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has been stolen from his California home, according to sheriff&#39;s detectives.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Quinn Roberts</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Source: Cubs sign Cuban pitcher Concepcion]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26558508&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:18:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26558508&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Source: Cubs sign Cuban pitcher Concepcion]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Free-agent pitcher Gerardo Concepcion has agreed to terms with the Cubs, according to an industry source. Concepcion defected from Cuba last June during the World Port Tournament in the Netherlands.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jesse Sanchez</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs unveil plans for new Dominican academy]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26549778&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26549778&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Cubs unveil plans for new Dominican academy]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cubs on Thursday unveiled plans for their new state-of-the-art baseball academy in the Dominican Republic. The 50-acre complex is expected to take 12-18 months to build.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jesse Sanchez</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Monarchs hold special place in Mr. Cub&#39;s heart]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26535010&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26535010&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Monarchs hold special place in Mr. Cub&#39;s heart]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ernie Banks is best known for his legendary career in the Windy City. But &quot;Mr. Cub&quot; honed his craft while playing for the Kansas City Monarchs.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Alden Gonzalez</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Epstein discusses small vs. big markets]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120131&amp;content_id=26530906&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120131&amp;content_id=26530906&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Epstein discusses small vs. big markets]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[If Theo Epstein could figure out what causes players to falter in big markets, he told guests at Fenway Park on Monday night, &quot;I&#39;d take it with me to Chicago.&quot; The Boston crowd ate it up.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Evan Drellich</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Corpas among 21 non-roster invitees]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26514538&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:48:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26514538&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Corpas among 21 non-roster invitees]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Rockies closer Manny Corpas and top prospect Brett Jackson headlined a list of 21 non-roster players invited by the Cubs on Monday to participate in Major League Spring Training camp.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam McCalvy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Where&#39;s best fit for Castro in lineup?]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120128&amp;content_id=26497488&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120128&amp;content_id=26497488&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Inbox: Where&#39;s best fit for Castro in lineup?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Starlin Castro&#39;s lineup slot, the Opening Day starter and Wrigley Field ground rules are touched on as beat reporter Carrie Muskat digs into the latest Cubs Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Vitters eager to pounce on opportunity]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26480862&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26480862&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Vitters eager to pounce on opportunity]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After battling through injuries and inexperience, Josh Vitters, the Cubs&#39; top pick in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft, appears ready to compete for a chance to reach the big leagues in 2012.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Corpas outrighted to make room for Wood]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26480334&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26480334&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Corpas outrighted to make room for Wood]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cubs opened a spot on the 40-man roster for Kerry Wood on Thursday when they outrighted pitcher Manny Corpas. Corpas now will be a non-roster invitee to Spring Training.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cubs trio among MLB.com&#39;s Top 100 prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26448556&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26448556&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Cubs trio among MLB.com&#39;s Top 100 prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Center fielder Brett Jackson, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and shortstop Javier Baez, who was the Cubs&#39; No. 1 pick in last June&#39;s First-Year Player Draft, are the future of the organization, and the three made MLB.com&#39;s Top 100 Prospects list, released Wednesday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cuban prospect Cespedes declared free agent]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26464402&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26464402&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Cuban prospect Cespedes declared free agent]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Major League Baseball sent out a notice to clubs on Wednesday, advising them that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes -- as a resident of the Dominican Republic -- is not subject to the amateur Draft and may now sign as a free agent.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jesse Sanchez</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Who will bat cleanup for the Cubs?]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26447974&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:55:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26447974&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Inbox: Who will bat cleanup for the Cubs?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The lineup, rotation, Matt Garza and backup catcher are among the topics in this week&#39;s Cubs Inbox. Beat reporter Carrie Muskat answers questions from fans.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Jackson No. 5 on list of top OF prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26407614&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:53:34 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26407614&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Jackson No. 5 on list of top OF prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rizzo, Vogelbach crack list of top first-base prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26391492&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:30:25 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26391492&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Rizzo, Vogelbach crack list of top first-base prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Byrd uses Muay Thai to get ready for season]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26388300&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26388300&amp;vkey=news_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_chc</guid><description><![CDATA[Byrd uses Muay Thai to get ready for season]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Playing baseball requires balance, coordination, skill and some kicks, according to Marlon Byrd. Also some sparring with his elbows and knees.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Carrie Muskat</dc:creator>
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