NEWSLETTER
I’ll admit it, on a fan level: I was a little disappointed that, down the wire last night, the Cubs merely added four prospects to the 40-man roster. I had very much expected, with all the space on the 40-man roster, with the need to add as many potentially useful relief pieces as possible, and with a history for making these kinds of fringe roster moves on deadline days, that the Cubs would get something done. Nothing super exciting, mind you, but adding a guy to mull and discuss? Sure.
Thing is, I have no doubt that the Cubs *were* working on those moves yesterday, but nothing came together. That doesn’t mean the fringe moves won’t happen later, though. For one thing, from here, teams will still need to create 40-man space at times, and the Cubs might pounce (either a cheap trade or a waiver claim). The moves are coming eventually. They always do. For another thing, it’s not like a “fringe” roster move is better than a standard free agent signing or a significant trade! It’s just that I am a huge nerd, and I really like to dig in on these types of deals where you dream on the upside … and then totally forget about it six months later when the guy flames out, because he was a fringe roster guy for a reason.
Rob Manfred told the MLBPA there will be no economic concessions for labor peace https://t.co/gHIQ0hJoOn via @HardballTalk
— Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) November 20, 2019
Astros owner Jim Crane is sitting about 30 feet away. We're not allowed to approach him and a sherriff and constable are standing in between the media and the owner. He'll get to decide whether he wants to speak about the cheating investigation. Stay tuned…
— Laura Albanese (@AlbaneseLaura) November 20, 2019
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane just walked through the lobby at the owners’ meetings and said: “If you want to talk about baseball, I’ll talk about baseball. What else do you want to talk about? Any other issues …” at which point two police officers escorted him away.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 20, 2019
For the record, “was your team illegal cheating electronically during games?” is a question about baseball. https://t.co/MvAHQk5WPh
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 20, 2019
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she looks forward to the next round of negotiations on Galagher Way rules between Ald. Tom Tunney and the Ricketts family. Tunney said he’s willing to allow the sale of hard liquor on the plaza next to Wrigley Field.https://t.co/TmNuhw2d1C
— Sun-Times Sports (@suntimes_sports) November 20, 2019
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https://twitter.com/lidomrd/status/1197311904114495493?s=21
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