NEWSLETTER
Well, I guess we’ve got our answer: No, Kris Bryant will not be traded *immediately* after his grievance is resolved. I still think that was a fair guess this winter – and perhaps especially so at this point in the offseason – but if there actually was any serious behind-the-scenes work for a deal, it clearly wasn’t enough to strike immediately after the news came down.
Now, a trade still feels perfectly plausible (if not likely), but with the Braves seemingly content, the Rangers without enough to get it done, the Nationals having moved on via free agency (and otherwise unwilling to include the necessary pieces), and the Dodgers/Padres focused on Mookie Betts … I’m not sure exactly what realistic offer will be out there. I guess there’s always that insane – but apparently quite real – Kris Bryant for Nolan Arenado one-for-one swap.
Stay tuned, I sincerely doubt the Cubs offseason is over.
https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1222905630492700672?s=20
Dodgers (and Padres) continue to show interest in Betts, and trade to 1 or other seems pretty likely at this point. LA wouldn’t include Lux or May but has many good prospects to include. Some scenarios have included David Price in deal, others have not. @ByMcCullough all over it
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 30, 2020
.@Buster_ESPN forecasts a Mookie Betts trade:
"If had to bet the family farm back in Vermont, I would say the #RedSox will trade Mookie Betts before spring training. He will go to the Dodgers."@GlennDOrdway @LouMerloni @christianfauria pic.twitter.com/WLNTyOhSFT
— OMF (@OMFonWEEI) January 30, 2020
Free agents Kevin Pillar, Billy Hamilton snd Cameron Maybin are among CF candidates Pirates are considering. Pillar would seem to be pricier than the others. GM Hen Cherington knows him from Toronto
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 30, 2020
#SFGiants brought back old SF hero Pablo Sandoval yesterday. Could there be another big reunion? Word is, they are among teams showing interest in their former star Hunter Pence
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 30, 2020
Don't say anything about Pedro. He was the MAN – on and off the field. And I'm gonna miss him.https://t.co/7rOItYeBNb
— Michael Cerami (@Michael_Cerami) January 30, 2020
Milwaukee announces David Phelps signing..so former Cubs relievers from last season:
Phelps/Brewers, Strop/Reds, Kintzler/Marlins, Cishek/W-Sox, Edwards Jr/Mariners.
Quite the bullpen makeover
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) January 30, 2020
