NEWSLETTER
With the World Series over, the first “offseason” thing to happen is that players on expiring contracts are officially free agents.
Although they cannot sign with a new team for five days, these guys are now officially, currently, former Cubs:
Soon, that group will be joined by RHP Brandon Morrow, RHP David Phelps, and LHP Derek Holland, as they will have their team options declined over the next five days. I suspect RHP Kendall Graveman will have his $3M option picked up, but we’ll see. It’s not a lock.
It’s the beginning of the offseason. Right now. This moment. That’s pretty cool, given how much we want to see the Cubs make significant changes to the roster. The offense must become more diverse (different kinds of bananas), the rotation needs an impact starter, and the bullpen needs another reliable arm or three. You know, minor things …
The entire offseason process will take a while, of course, so don’t burn yourselves out in this first week. We’ll try to do our part to cover everything, while also keeping you apprised of the realistic timelines, the plausibility of the rumors, and the ideal outcomes for the Cubs.
The offseason isn’t *quite* as fun as the season, itself, but it can sure be a lot of fun if you keep in mind that no one out there will have perfect information about what’s going down until it’s done. So, let’s have some fun with credible rumors, thoughtful analyses, and dreaming of the Cubs ending this hellish three-year World Series drought.
For the timeline of the offseason and my early thoughts on the Cubs’ ability to spend:
The 2019/2020 Offseason: Dates, Deadlines, What and When to Expect Things for the Cubs https://t.co/y7YYLJeCXb pic.twitter.com/IBNCqEkeRg
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) October 29, 2019
The Cubs Actions Will Always Say Much More About Their Spending Plans Than Their Words https://t.co/OjJenL3TiH pic.twitter.com/4yE1kt5ISt
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) October 30, 2019
