Jed Talk: Darvish, Contreras, GM Search
(The first part of the article is a running synopsis of the conversation) Jed Hoyer spoke to the press on...
Month: December 2020
Umm, F Our Lives… Willson Contreras Now in Trade Rumors
Ugh... I'm wrong... again... I really hadn't been wrong much when it came to Chicago Cubs baseball over the past...
Well Mr. Ricketts, You Got Your Wish, Now it’s Time to Spend or Sell
*This is going to be irrational, but I had to get it off my chest. Thanks! The Chicago Cubs are...
Deal DONE: Darvish and Caratini to the Padres
Late Monday, the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs reached a deal to send RHP Yu Darvish and C Victor...
Darvish to the Padres Likely Complete
Things are progressing very quickly and the San Diego Padres aren't messing around. Two weeks ago I was laughed off...
Source: Cubs and Padres in DEEP Talks for a Darvish Trade
I believe most though the rumors surrounding a potential trade of Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres were squashed...
Phenomenal Interview with Scott Boras, Discusses Potential Bryant Extension
We often slap negative comments on Scott Boras, but here's the facts - he's the best there is in the...
Yu Darvish to the Padres – Hottest Deal Right Now
At the end of 2018, there were many Chicago Cubs fans (by many, I would suggest 80% or more) that...
Cubs Focusing on the Frosting and Not the Cake
The other day Scott Boras addressed all things baseball through the lens of how it can assist him. As per...
Is Yu Darvish More Likely to be Traded? A Cubs Insider Believes it to be True
I have seen reports that the Chicago Cubs are floating around the idea of trading Yu Darvish. These started back...
Boras: Bryant will have the chance to hit the market after 2021
Last week we mentioned that the Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant might not be headed towards a separation this winter....
Cubs Apparently ‘HAVE’ Interest in a Free Agent Bat!?
As of today, like right this moment, the Chicago Cubs have only one true outfielder on their roster - Jason...
Boras: Cubs have ‘Great’ Plans for Kris Bryant
At the risk of becoming even more of a Kris Bryant blogsite, I do have some interesting comments from his...
Hoyer: Trading Bryant is Not Fait Accompli
This offseason it has appeared that a few absolutes would happen. One, the Cubs will absolutely cut payroll, with a...
Cubs News; Rule 5, Darvish News, Bryant Talk, What Did the Contreras Tweet Mean?
There hasn't been a ton of actual news out in Cub land until Thursday's Rule 5 draft. But the Cubs...
Shots Fired: Kasper Declares Anderson Better than Baez
This shouldn't be a surprise, cause, well... It's the truth. I know you'll hate me for it, but Tim Anderson...
What’s Next? Trading Baez
Since the non-tender of Kyle Schwarber, that came as a surprise but really shouldn't have, fans have been clamouring about...
BREAKING: Len Kasper to Leave the Cubs Booth
I can't sugar coat this, this hurts. As Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic is reporting, Len Kasper is leaving the...
Cubs Tender Contracts to Five Players, Agree to Terms With Three More, Sign Red Sox Arm
Today was/is a whirlwind, but it is coming to a close. While the next few days will likely be a...
Cubs Officially Tender a Contract to Kris Bryant
Non-tendering Kris Freaking Bryant was a dumb rumor, but it was a rumor nonetheless. Today we learn for sure that...
White Sox Announce non-tenders Mazara and Rodon Gone
This is going to be a wacky several hours as we await the non-tender deadline. Two names that were expected...
Rumor: Cubs are Non-Tendering Kyle Schwarber
Just confirmed by Jesse Rogers. https://twitter.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1334296926221635585?s=19 Take this with a grain of salt - like a huge grain of salt...
Cubs Non-Tender, New Wood Bat League, Bryant Trade? Let’s Talk
I've been away much of November and I hope to have a ton of content for December. I am also...
