The Cubs obviously went nuts last night signing Ben Zobrist and trading Starlin Castro, but the rumor mill around baseball didn’t stop churning. That includes today’s Cubs-Carlos Gomez rumor, and Jed Hoyer’s confirmation that financial flexibility still exists.
Elsewhere …
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#Cubs finished 2d for Shelby Miller. Were willing to include Soler. But Atl liked #Diamondbacks deal too much to pass up
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) December 9, 2015
For #Dodgers to land Jose Fernandez from #Marlins hearing it would take Urias, Seager, Pederson and two more. #WinterMeetings
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) December 9, 2015
#Marlins asked #DBacks for six players, four of whom were in majors last season, including Corbin. Asking teams to rip up their rosters.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 9, 2015
Upton/Cespedes/Gordon/Heyward pursuit probably doesn't happen without Arte's blessing. Appears they're still waiting on that.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) December 8, 2015