Cubs Reportedly One of the Teams in Contact with Troy Tulowitzki
The former superstar is a free agent and costs only the league minimum.
White Sox Acquire Manny Machado’s Brother-in-Law Yonder Alonso
Maybe they just really like Alonso. But … you wonder.
Lukewarm Stove: Brewers in on Realmuto? The Padres Never Stop, Mets’ Relief Market, More
Could the Brewers and Marlins get together on another deal?
Officially Official: Orioles Hire Cubs Bench Coach Brandon Hyde as Manager
A move we saw coming, but now it’s done.
REPORT: Cubs In “Strong Pursuit” of Utility Man Daniel Descalso
As a bench guy, Descalso would be a sneaky good addition.
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The Best That Can Be Mustered: Cubs Are “Monitoring” Bryce Harper Situation
A national report definitely does not exclude the Cubs, putting them together with the Dodgers. For what it’s worth. Which might be nothing.
Is This Another Weirdly Long, Slow Winter … Or Just The New Normal?
There’s been some action, sure, but it looks like we may be due for another heavy January and February. A lot like last year.
Lukewarm Stove: Analysis Paralysis, LeMahieu Could Be Costly, Busy Pirates, Backup Catchers, More
LeMahieu is being considered the prize of the 2B market, and he might wind up getting more than a lot of teams are willing to spend.
Fun With Deferred Money: The Cardinals Owe Matt Holliday $1.4M in 2029 and Other Hilariousness
It’s not something the Cubs have really gotten into, which could actually be a mixed bag. But some of these deferments are crazy.
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Kyle Schwarber as the Cubs’ Internal Answer to Bryce Harper? And Other Bullets
I don’t think I could go that far, but I sure do love me some Schwarber. How about just having both?
Cubs and Angels Complete Their Trade: Tommy La Stella for Lefty Reliever Conor Lilis-White
A modest return, but one that fills some needs.
Winter Meetings Final Update: Chasing Realmuto, Harper Expectations, Relief Market, More
Perhaps we need to adjust our expectations with respect to Harper.
Estimating the Cubs’ Longer-Term Financial Commitments
We know what 2019 looks like, but is there a lot more flexibility opening up soon?
Mariners, Indians, Rays Getting Together on Encarnacion, Santana, Bauers, Diaz Trade
It’s a complicated set of transactions. Must be fun.
Brewers Acquire Lefty Alex Claudio from Rangers for Competitive Balance Draft Pick
You’re gonna be a little chapped.
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The 2018 Rule 5 Draft is Here (UPDATE)
The Cubs might actually take someone this year. I could see it.
Winter Meetings Thursday Morning: Slowness Persists, Machado, Harper, McCutchen Details
The thumbs. They have been twiddled.
Bryant Full Go on His Shoulder, Bench Coach Options, and Other Bullets
Good news on the Bryant front, and TBD on the coaching front.
Two Big Reliever Deals: Kelly to the Dodgers, Familia to the Mets
Perhaps the relief market is shaking loose.
Reds Acquire Tanner Roark from the Nationals
It’s a Tanner R. for Tanner R. trade, and I like it for both teams.
Winter Meetings Wednesday Evening: Lynn Gets Three Years, Morton Gets Two, Reds Front and Center
Some deals are happening, at least.
Super Agent Scott Boras Talks About Bryce Harper, Won’t Talk About Cubs Finances
He said so much and so little. I think I’m more confused than ever.
Cubs Have Reportedly Spoken to Agents for Relievers Brad Brach, Bud Norris, and Jake Diekman (UPDATE: Not Norris)
This will not exactly get your good times flowing.
Winter Meetings Wednesday Afternoon: Castellanos, Morton, Roark, Mercer, More
I’m not snoring, YOU’RE snoring!
OK, So Now the Reds Are Trying to Get Realmuto
The NL Central could get interesting in a hurry.
Is It Even Realistic for the Cubs to Get Under the Luxury Tax? And If Not, Why Freak About Low-Dollar Additions?
A little math and realism tell me that the Cubs can’t get under the luxury tax. And if that’s the case, why would they nickel and dime in the bullpen?
Winter Meetings Wednesday Morning: Dodgers’ Trade Talk Heating Up, Realmuto, Ottavino, Britton, Kinsler, More
The Dodgers have awoken. Get ready.
Joe Maddon Not Bothered By Contract: “Let’s Just Win the World Series and See How That All Plays Out”
I am on board with that plan.
Cubs Reportedly Looking to Add Two Relievers (Thank Goodness), But Could Wait Things Out
The bullpen situation is sufficiently scary that a volume approach is necessary.
The David Ross Coaching Question, Pirates and Openers, Rays Stadium Falls Apart, and Other Bullets
Is Ross ready to come back into a more full-time role? There’s a really important spot opening up …