According to multiple reports, the Chicago Cubs have won the final rose, and will sign free agent lefty Jon Lester. They will not be the runner up. They will not be a bridesmaid.
The final deal for the Cubs is six years and $155 million guaranteed (Dave Kaplan), with a vesting option for the 7th year at $15 million.
I will have so much more on this in the coming hours.
For now …