‘Twas the day after Christmas and social media was swirling with rumors of the White Sox targeting an additional outfielder. A few days later, Rick Hahn stated publicly that the team had room for additions, forcing fans to continue to dream big. Though some have reported the club is instead targeting bullpen help, signing an […]
At some point in every Cubs’ offseason, there are generally two things than happen. One is watching a non-Cubs team celebrate winning the World Series, and the other is wondering what type of season Kyle Schwarber will have the following year. The only time neither of those has happened in the last half decade is […]
Today it was reported from several outlets that the qualifying offer amount for pending free agents dropped from the 2018 figure of $17.9 million for a 1 year deal to $17.8 million. Now, when you’re essentially talking about Monopoly money, a hundred grand doesn’t seem like a big deal. But this is the first time […]
Look, we all know the popular topic of conversation both here and in the Cubs’ front office is the new Cubs manager, whoever it is. (I was in on Raul Ibanez, who today said he didn’t want to manage in 2020) But until the World Series ends, the Cubs have exclusive negotiating rights with outfielder […]