“I see you got your list out. Say your piece and get out.” – Grateful Dead, Touch of Grey Jed Hoyer does not intend to spend much money to improve his bullpen, which may not be a bad thing for once. Chicago didn’t catch lightning in a bottle with the acquisition of Hector Neris, and this year’s cast of high-end free-agent relievers also come with warts of all shapes and … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Hoyer Has Plenty of Bullpen Options, Hendricks Heads West, Rays Contact Soto
Cubs Could Do 9-Figure SP Deal While Remaining Cautious with Bullpen Additions
This is pretty redundant because we’ve been saying literally the exact same things as the beat writers in San Antonio for several weeks now, but it’s not like there’s much else to cover. Multiple outlets have reiterated Jed Hoyer’s desire to add to the top of the rotation and the bullpen while also upgrading behind the plate, and now we’re getting a clearer picture of the … [Read more...] about Cubs Could Do 9-Figure SP Deal While Remaining Cautious with Bullpen Additions
The Rundown: An Election-Themed Opener, Hoyer Seeking Value Adds, Cole Opts Out Only to Opt Back In
“Don’t believe me if I tell you, not a word of this is true.” – Thin Lizzy, Don’t Believe a Word Election Day is here, and it’s too bad that we can’t elect the person charged with running the Cubs. Not that we’d do any better than Tom Ricketts, of course, but perhaps we could go with our guts if we knew the candidate’s agenda going in. Jed Hoyer is in the last year of his … [Read more...] about The Rundown: An Election-Themed Opener, Hoyer Seeking Value Adds, Cole Opts Out Only to Opt Back In
The Rundown: GM Meetings Kick Off 2025 Season, Bellinger’s Return Hamstrings Flexibility, Cubs Expected to Add Pitching
“Maybe you had too much too fast or just overplayed your part.” – Grateful Dead, Shakedown Street Though we’ve barely had a chance to collect our breaths following the Dodgers championship run, the 2025 season commences this afternoon with the GM Meetings. Last year’s November surprise swapped David Ross for Craig Counsell, though the results were nearly identical. Counsell … [Read more...] about The Rundown: GM Meetings Kick Off 2025 Season, Bellinger’s Return Hamstrings Flexibility, Cubs Expected to Add Pitching
The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Hot Stove Season Has Arrived, Bellinger Opts to Stay, Cubs Path Unclear
Cody Bellinger has exercised his $27.5 million player option for 2025, which decreases the Cubs’ flexibility heading into the offseason. Join us as we discuss the current roster, dissect how the Cubs got themselves into their current situation (spoiler: it’s not ideal), and debate what the Cubs can do to turn this team into a contender for 2025 and beyond. Subscribe to The … [Read more...] about The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Hot Stove Season Has Arrived, Bellinger Opts to Stay, Cubs Path Unclear