NEWSLETTER
The Chicago Cubs’ man in charge took to the media this evening in San Diego for the first day of the Winter Meetings. Make sure you’re following the beat reporters on Twitter to keep up with the latest.
Among Epstein’s comments …
Theo said the Cubs are not close to any deals right now. Said patience could be beneficial while FA market moves. That could set stage for trade market.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) December 10, 2019
Theo Epstein acknowledged the MLB market is moving quicker than it has in the past couple winters, but no move imminent for Cubs.
"We're still not close to anything. More rumors out there than actual deals moving close."
— Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) December 10, 2019
Theo on waiting for decision on Bryant grievance: "I think we’re fairly confident in what the outcome is going to be. But the timing, I guess, is a bit frustrating. It would be nice to know. We’re at this point in the winter meetings there hasn’t been a ruling. … (more)
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) December 10, 2019
Epstein said he expects to have a decision in a couple weeks and that they’re “operating with what our understanding of what the likely outcome will be,” and doesn’t “look for the service time structure to be upended in any one ruling.”
— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) December 10, 2019
Theo said the Cubs won't force it when it comes to trades but…“We can benefit from some change in certain areas.”
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) December 10, 2019
Theo on trades: “There are a lot of promising leads out there.”
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) December 10, 2019
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) December 10, 2019
Strasburg today signed for 7 years and $245 million. He's 31, and is coming off a huge full season. No hate. But it's a whopper.
Darvish is currently signed for 4 years and $81 million. He's 33, and is coming off one of the best second halves in baseball. Steal. https://t.co/CSIIeIDhk6
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) December 10, 2019
