Chicago Cubs Rumors

Astros Officially Sign Top Pick Mark Appel for $6.35 Million – Well Below Slot

Astros Officially Sign Top Pick Mark Appel for $6.35 Million – Well Below Slot

The deal could give the Cubs a whole lot of play when negotiating with their top pick, Kris Bryant.

Chicago Cubs in on Another Cuban Defector, Dalier Hinojosa – Plus an Update on Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez

Chicago Cubs in on Another Cuban Defector, Dalier Hinojosa – Plus an Update on Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez

The 27-year-old righty is seeking free agency, and could be another interesting arm for the Cubs to pursue.

Lukewarm Stove: Pitching is the Order of the Day, Garza, Feldman, Norris, Papelbon, and a Bit on Puig

Lukewarm Stove: Pitching is the Order of the Day, Garza, Feldman, Norris, Papelbon, and a Bit on Puig

Everyone is wondering what the pitching trade market is going to look like – it could be thin or robust. That could impact the Cubs greatly.

Dale Sveum Isn’t Going to Give Matt Garza a Personal Catcher

Dale Sveum Isn’t Going to Give Matt Garza a Personal Catcher

Which is probably a good move if the Cubs are going to be shopping Garza.

Analyzing Kevin Gregg’s Trade Value – What Might Be a Reasonable Return?

Analyzing Kevin Gregg’s Trade Value – What Might Be a Reasonable Return?

It’s still hard to believe, but Gregg may now have some serious trade value. Let’s look at how much.

Houston Astros and Mark Appel Reportedly Have a Deal for Well Under Slot – Good News, Yes?

Houston Astros and Mark Appel Reportedly Have a Deal for Well Under Slot – Good News, Yes?

As much as $1.5 to $1.7 million under slot. Doesn’t this help the Cubs in their negotiations with Kris Bryant?

This Week In The Minors: Let’s Deal

This Week In The Minors: Let’s Deal

Under what circumstances would the Cubs consider “buying” this year? And what prospects could the Cubs use as bait?

More Top Draft Pick Bonus Scuttlebutt: Mark Appel Reportedly Set to Sign for Close to Full Slot

More Top Draft Pick Bonus Scuttlebutt: Mark Appel Reportedly Set to Sign for Close to Full Slot

If Appel gets slot or close to it, Kris Bryant’s agent is going to have just a touch more ammo to get slot for his client.