From the Spectrum in Philly

Royal Rumble - 2008

The Four Horsemen weren't put together by bookers, they came together and created their own characters.

The Cubs announced agreements for infielders Jeff Baker, Blake DeWitt and Ian Stewart, catcher Geovany Soto and right-handers Chris Volstad and Randy Wells. Stewart was acquired in a trade with Colorado in December and Volstad was part of the Carlos Zambrano swap with Miami on Jan. 5.

Unfortunately, I cannot address the matter further at this time while the investigation is taking place. I understand that being a member of the Cubs means being a hard worker on the field and a good citizen off the field, and I always want to carry myself in a way that exceeds high expectations.” Castro was expected to be on hand this week at the annual “Cubs Convention,” where players, coaches and executives mingle with fans. The team has not said whether he will be at spring training next month

“I had to say, ‘Whoa, whoa, whoa! What are you doing?’” said owner Tom Ricketts. “I explained to him that those guys play for the Sox. Theo didn’t believe me.”