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There was a bit of a kerfuffle earlier in the offseason when Seiya Suzuki trade rumors intensified in the wake of his agent saying he didn’t care much for the DH role to which he’d been relegated last season. The acquisition of Kyle Tucker did nothing to quiet the speculation, but that has since died down as it’s become clear the Cubs don’t want to further degrade an offense … [Read more...] about Seiya Suzuki Prefers to Play RF, Understands Role as DH

The Cubs put in a strong multiyear bid for Tanner Scott but came up short as the Dodgers added the left with a four-year, $72 million deal. For what it’s worth, my understanding is that the Cubs were at the same length with a figure somewhere in the mid-$60 million range, so they most definitely stretched out of their comfort zone. Now they need to pivot in a hurry if they want … [Read more...] about After Missing on Tanner Scott, Cubs Among Teams Pursuing Carlos Estévez

Cubs Convention is still going strong as I type this, but I’m already back home after a three-hour trek back from my truncated stay at the annual fan fest. It’s always an interesting time for me because I really dig how the baseball energy is so strong even in the middle of frozen-ass January, but the real value comes from conversations other than those taking place on stage … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts on Cubs Pitching Infrastructure Following CubsCon

In what amounts to what is (not) the biggest surprise of the offseason, Roki Sasaki has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs were reportedly eliminated earlier this week, along with most of the teams who were in the running. Jeff Passan reported that the only three teams left were the Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle … [Read more...] about Shocker: Roki Sasaki Signs with Dodgers

The opening ceremonies are underway in Chicago at the 2025 Cubs Convention, with Sammy Sosa’s return standing as a hallmark of the event. Tom Ricketts formally invited Sosa back into the Cubs family on December 19th, giving fans more excellent news after the recent Kyle Tucker trade. Sosa apologized for his past actions, and all eyes turned to Cubs Convention. Last year, Kerry … [Read more...] about Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee to Be Inducted into Cubs Hall of Fame