Garza, Cubs come to terms: The Cubs and SP Matt Garza agreed to a one-year, $9.5 million deal with performance bonuses on Friday, avoiding arbitration. Garza, who has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason with the team's new front office in place, went 10-10 with a career-best 3.32 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in his first season with the Cubs last year. (Updated 02/03/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Garza also averaged a strikeout per inning last season, giving him his highest rate of his career. He didn't have the best luck pitching for a non-contending team, but otherwise, he fared well in his transition to the National League. Because he looks like he's staying put for now, you can't count on Garza for many wins, but his other traits make him worth drafting as a No. 3 Fantasy SP. (Updated 02/03/2012).
02/10/2012 13:27 2012 Draft Prep: 12-team, mixed H2H draft
Which picks stood out in our initial 12-team Head-to-Head mock draft for 2012? Check out the results and read what Scott White has to say about some of the more interesting selections.
02/09/2012 05:02 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Chicago Cubs
Chicago has a new front office and several new names to consider on Draft Day. Our Scott White breaks down the Cubs in a Fantasy team outlook.
02/03/2012 16:40 Rays beat Niemann, stay perfect in salary arbitration
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated pitcher Jeff Niemann in salary arbitration Friday, improving clubs to 2-0 in decisions this year. Niemann will earn $2.75 million instead of his request for $3.2 million. Tampa Bay improved to 6-0 in arbitration.
02/02/2012 23:17 Cubs pitcher Garza's championship ring stolen
Sheriff's detectives say that an American League Championship ring belonging to Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has been stolen from his California home.
02/02/2012 12:21 2012 Draft Prep: Our 12-team, mixed Rotisserie draft
It's time for owners to start looking ahead to Draft Day. We get you off and running with our 12-team Rotisserie mock draft. Check out the results!
Despite being involved in many trade rumors this offseason, Matt Garza will be a part of the Cubs' rotation in 2012 and will look to build upon a successful first season in the National League. After being acquired from the Rays in the previous offseason, the right-hander posted a 3.32 ERA in 32 starts and struck out a career-high 197 in 198 innings. He also walked just 63 batters for the second straight year and recorded a 1.26 WHIP. A lack of run support left him with just 10 wins and with the way the Cubs' offense looks heading into this season, that could be a common theme for Garza. Still, his ability to strike out nearly a batter per inning with a respectable ERA will made him a commodity on Draft Day so target Garza in the middle rounds of mixed leagues. Keep in mind that the 28-year-old could be dealt as the trade deadline nears, however. (Updated 1/30/12)
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