Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer Speak: Still Nothing Doing Tonight, “Status Quo” an Option, Other Frosty Things
Tonight's update from the front office ain't gonna feed your fires, I'm afraid.
Craig Kimbrel
Will MLB's record-setting deals trickle down to baseball's middle class?
A rigorous December, however, if nothing else, soothes the economic and competitive souls at least temporarily.
The Winners and Losers of Gerrit Cole’s Signing With the Yankees
The former Astros ace signed a nine-year, $324 million deal with New York on Tuesday night, giving him the highest average annual salary in baseball
Cubs trade rumor: Nationals interested in Kris Bryant
What would be a fair return if KB went to DC?
Extending Both Baez And Bryant Complicated By MLB Using AAV To Calculate Payrolls For CBT Purposes
Theo Epstein has made no secret that one of his major goals this off-season is to sign Kris Bryant or Javy Baez to a long-term contract, securing their future at Wrigley Field beyond 2021.
Any feedback or suggestions? Tell us here!
Cubs’ $500 million overspend on Wrigley renovations linked to 1 guy in Streets and Sans
We were astounded to learn that entire amount wound up in the pocket of just one supervisor in Streets and Sanitation. Im a thief but Im not stupid.
The Rundown: Kyle Hendricks as Very Unlikely Trade Chip, Cubs Interested in KBO MVP, Manfred Could Be Focus of Winter Meetings
The Winter Meetings are underway and the very frugal Cubs have declared themselves unable to afford to sit at at the high stakes tables (or any of the tables) without shedding a contract or two. It’s fair to wonder then how Theo Epstein intends to...
2 more headlines
from Cubs Insider
for Mon, Dec 09
Report: Cubs talk Bryant trade with Phillies, grievance time an issue
SAN DIEGO — As the 2019 Winter Meetings kicked off Sunday, the Cubs have had discussions with the Phillies regarding a trade involving Kris Bryant, according to Bruce Levine of The Score. Levine said “nothing is there at the moment” because MLB has...
How the Boston Red Sox ended up needing to shed payroll
Reviewing the payroll obligations that the Boston Red Sox committed to in recent years that put them in a position where they must now trim the budget. The...
An updated estimate of the Cubs 2020 payroll and luxury tax
A look at where they stand as the Winter Meetings begin
JAWS and the 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot: Billy Wagner
Despite a short career, the diminutive fireballer's dominance is tough to overlook.
Chicago Cubs: Winter Meetings open under shadow of payroll questions
The Winter Meetings have begun in San Diego and expectations have already been tampered when it comes to the Chicago Cubs and potential signings. This time...
The Rundown: Winter Meetings Get Underway, Cubs Handcuffed Again by Budget Limitations, Sunday Baseball Notes
The Winter Meetings are here, and based on a lot of insider chatter, the Cubs are expected to make a big move or two this week in San Diego. Will they move Kris Bryant in a blockbuster trade? What about Willson Contreras? And will Joe Maddon ask his...