Cubs Odds and Ends: “Grieving” players, Stealing Signs, What MLB is becoming

It (allegedly) happens a lot more often than we’re told, but Kris Bryant isn’t alone in his fight against a team who’d allegedly tampered with service time, to prolong club control and delay free agency.

Dissecting the Yu Darvish $126 million contract

Now entering the midpoint of his contract, how has Yu Darvish performed for the Cubs, and what can the organization expect from him in the remainder of his contract?

Cubs News and Notes: Trading the Cubs' core, Venables, Hamels’ future, Hot Stove, more

Theo: “The bottom line is that we haven’t been able to sign a lot of our key players to contract extensions, so we have to face that reality…”

Should Cubs consider bringing back Brandon Morrow?

When the Cubs signed Brandon Morrow two seasons ago, it was their hope he could be a dominating closer to stabilize the back end for a few seasons. Morrow certainly showed glimpses of that when healthy, but the keyword is healthy.

The latest MLB rumblings from Scottsdale
Most realize that the actual “meetings” take place in the GM’s suites, long after the last vendor has closed down his kiosk for the day.

3 Prospects that will help the Cubs in 2020
The Cubs have made a vocal effort to get younger in their starting rotation, as well as prolong their winning window. In what was once a powerhouse of talent, the Cubs’ fair system is in rebuild mode. However, there are some names that you have heard of who will be primed for a significant role in 2020.

Cubs News and Notes: Tough decisions for Theo, Cubs’ trade rumors, Zo update, Hot Stove
While some caught on long ago, others still haven’t conceived that the Cubs are entering a very slippery slope with regard to their core.

Cubs Odds and Ends: Sorting through Theo's words, Cubs' window and plan
Just 24 hours into the GM meeting, Theo Epstein already had plenty to say to reporters.

Potential trades that would shake up the NL
So far, we have heard the names of Kris Bryant, Mookie Betts, and Francisco Lindor as three superstars who are most likely to be dealt this offseason. While don’t expect all three to be on the move, most experts predict that at least one will be finding a new home next season.

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