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Let me be the first to wish all of you a safe and Happy New Year. Stay safe tonight, drink responsibly and make it home alive.
With 2018 ending, I think there will be a renewed sense of urgency next week to start getting players signed, as we are now just six weeks away from spring training. Until then, here’s the last Hot Corner for 2018.
Cubs’ 2019 Opening Day: 87 days. Anthony Rizzo: Via his Twitter, Anthony Rizzo sends his thanks for all of the people who posted “well wishes” for his wedding, and the Rizzos (note- plural) are wishing all a happy new year. Thank you to everyone for all the well wishes, it was a magical day. Happy New Year from The Rizzo’s. ???? pic.twitter.com/YzLpaWo9O2 Davis Bote: The unofficial votes are in, and Bote’s walk-off grand-slam gets the nod for the best Cubs’ moment of 2018. The best play of the 2018 @Cubs season came off the bat of David Bote. @Kelly_Crull with the full story: https://t.co/QWeoUofDis pic.twitter.com/t708rskQT4 Anthony Bass: Although I’ve had the privilege of knowing for a while that this was going to happen, I was asked not to release any information until it became official: The former Cubs’ right-hander has accepted a one-year deal to pitch for the Reds in 2019. This is a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Pumped to get the 2019 ?? season going with the @Reds!! Anthony has become a friend that I talk with regularly, and I wish him nothing but the best of luck in his new endeavor with Cincinnati. Happy 2019, my friend- go get ‘em! Cubs’ 2019 Spring Training Schedule: Sat 2/23: vs Brewers at Sloan Park Sun 2/24: vs Giants at Scottsdale Mon 2/25: (ss) vs Padres at Sloan Park Mon 2/25: (ss) @ Dodgers at Glendale Tue 2/26: vs Diamondbacks at Sloan Park Wed 2/27: vs Rangers at Surprise Thu 2/28: vs Athletics at Sloan Park Fri 3/1: vs Diamondbacks at Talking Stick (2:10 CT) Sat 3/2: vs Brewers at Sloan Park Sun 3/3: vs White Sox at Sloan Park Mon 3/4: vs Reds at Goodyear Tue 3/5: vs Angels at Tempe (2:10 CT) Wed 3/6: vs Royals at Sloan Park Thu 3/7: vs Rockies at Sloan Park Fri 3/8: vs Mariners at Peoria (7:40 CT) Sat 3/9: (ss) vs Angels at Sloan Park Sat 3/9: (ss) vs Giants at Scottsdale Sun 3/10: vs Brewers at Maryvale Mon 3/11: OFF DAY Tue 3/12: vs Reds at Sloan Park (9:05 CT) Wed 3/13: vs Athletics at Mesa Thu 3/14: vs Rangers at Sloan Park Fri 3/15: vs White Sox at Glendale Sat 3/16: vs Diamondbacks at Talking Stick (3:10 CT) Sun 3/17: vs Rockies at Sloan Park Mon 3/18: OFF DAY Tue 3/19: (ss) vs Mariners at Sloan Park Tue 3/19: (ss) vs Royals at Surprise (8:05 CT) Wed 3/20: vs Dodgers at Sloan Park (9:05 CT) Thu 3/21: vs Giants at Sloan Park Fri 3/22: (ss) vs Rangers at Sloan Park Fri 3/22: (ss) vs Indians at Goodyear (8:05 CT) Sat 3/23: vs Rockies at Talking Stick (8:40 CT) Sun 3/24: vs Padres at Peoria (2:10 CT) Mon 3/25: vs Red Sox at Sloan Park (8:05 CT) Tue 3/26: vs Red Sox at Sloan Park (2:05 CT)
Japan: The Yomiuri Giants of Japan’s Nippon league have signed former Mariners’ right-hander, Ryan Cook to a one-year deal. Angels: The Angels have re-signed RHP Alex Meyer to a minor league deal. Blue Jays: Toronto has acquired LHP Clayton Richard and cash from the Padres in exchange for outfielder, Connor Panas. To make room for Richard, the team has designated RHP Oliver Drake for assignment. Braves: Atlanta is reportedly interested in Craig Kimbrel, but they refuse to offer more than a three-year deal; Kimbrel is seeking a five-year commitment. D-Backs: Arizona has acquired LHP Robby Scott from the Reds for cash. Scott was claimed off waivers from Boston by the Reds on December 10th but was in turn designated for assignment by Cincinnati on December 21st. Reds: In their continuing effort to rebuild, the Reds have been talking to free-agent LHP, Derek Holland. Red Sox: Boston has re-signed RHP Carson Smith to a minor league deal. White Sox: The Sox have signed former Cubs’ right-hander, Donn Roach to a minor league deal. Well, that’s it for 2018. Due to the holiday, there will not be a Hot Corner tomorrow evening unless the club owners, presidents, and GMs decide to start a game of drunk trading tonight (although, that could be interesting). Happy New Year, and we’ll see you on Wednesday. Cubs’ news and notes
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