NEWSLETTER
The Winter Meetings wrap tomorrow after the Rule 5 Draft, and so far, while there have been a variety of moves around baseball, and plenty of rumors centering on the Cubs, nothing definitive has actually happened.
Theo: "Really nothing is getting close. It’s getting to the point we’re likely to head back to Chicago without anything significant done. But we’ve laid some foundation for some discussions that can spill into next week."
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) December 12, 2019
Theo said probably not much happening for the Cubs before the end of the meetings except perhaps being active in the Rule 5 draft tomorrow. However, some execs, including Theo, say next week will/could be busy.
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) December 12, 2019
How would Theo Epstein feel if the Cubs did very little this winter and showed up to spring training with essentially the same roster?
"Status quo is not a bad option, but we're obviously out there looking to make changes and change the dynamic and improve and grow."
— Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) December 12, 2019
That's the thing. It's possible. Of course it's possible. The talent is here.
… just like it was possible last year when they went extreme status quo and won 84 games and finished in 3rd.
Want to "hope" on status quo clicking? Fine. But can't avoid the criticism if it fails. https://t.co/jQe2HQUwhy
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) December 12, 2019
Theo addressed the @ESPNChiCubs report that the Cubs will not be talking extension with Rizzo for now. Said door isn't closed, but the sides are just too far apart at the moment.
"It's not always going to be high fives and celebrations. We have a lot of work to do."
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) December 12, 2019
Meanwhile, Hoyer was on MLB Network earlier in the day, and Luis caught the show, passing along these paraphrased bits:
