Cub Tracks Scuffles With Soriano

Trade rumors and the Stanley Cup. It's all anyone is talking about.

From Comcast SportsNet

• Brewers' third baseman and former Cub Aramis Ramirez thinks recently designated for assignment Carlos Marmol needs a fresh start away from Wrigley Field.
• Matt Garza's last start showed why he can be a game changer during trade season.
• There's no easy way out of this situation with Alfonso Soriano.
• Watching the Blackhawks triumph, James Russell is hoping to hang around and be part of the next winner on the North Side.

From Cubs Den

• Cubs players will be in high demand this trade season. And the store is open for business.
• This link included some Albert Almora video.
• This link actually goes to the New York Times, but I found it via Cubs Den, so I'll place it here. It's a cool story about scientists unlocking the mysteries of pitchers' evolution.
• There are some promotions in the minors and a link to a nice story on one of last year's draftees.
• The Cubs' next impact starting pitcher may be just starting the climb to Wrigley from the Boise Hawks. Click here to learn more about Paul Blackburn.

• The Epstein doesn't think the season is over for prospect Jorge Soler.
• (Video) Alfonso Soriano talks about his status with the Cubs.

From the Chicago Sun-Times

• Aramis Ramirez was shocked the Cubs DFA'd Carlos Marmol.
• The Cubs are getting their money's worth from Anthony Rizzo.
• Alfonso Soriano could be the odd man out when David DeJesus returns.
• Theo Epstein won't take shortcuts. The reasons why are in Indians' manager Terry Francona's memoir.

Today's food for thought

• These are some awfully bizarre sea creatures.