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I see Alex Bregman is in the rumor mill today, but so far, no grist. A short contract would be okay, I guess? I’d like to see what Shaw has. I don’t know. Bruce Levine has a good track record, though. Check it here.
Marquee Sports Network will be streaming and broadcasting the Cubs Convention. Some details here. BCB has the attendees. The Weekly Podcast has Steve Cishek. The Con has Sammy Sosa. More Convention Coverage.
Michael Arias is a Yankee. Miles Mastrobuoni is a Mariner. The Leith Police dismisseth us.
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- Jake Misener (Cubbies Crib): Jed Hoyer and the Cubs have not approached Justin Steele with an extension offer. “The left-hander is open to talks and is under team control through the 2027 season.” The Athletic has more Steele {$}.
- Evan Altman (Cubs Insider*): Cubs hoping Matthew Boyd can log 120 innings as piece of larger pitching staff puzzle. “There’s definitely some risk/reward there,” Tommy Hottovy said of the oft-injured Boyd.
- Andy Martinez (Marquee Sports Network*): Where the Cubs bullpen stands two months before Opening Day. “… six players have no minor-league options and would have to be in the Opening Day bullpen or else the Cubs would risk losing them to another team.”
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): More thoughts on the Colin Rea signing, pitcher roles, and usage. “You start counting dollars and un-optionable roster spots, and the math becomes difficult.”
- Jacob Zanolla (Cubs Insider*): Kyle Finnegan could be Cubs’ next closer. “… the Cubs still have a few holes to fill before games begin.”
- Matthew Trueblood (North Side Baseball*): My breakout pick for the 2025 Chicago Cubs might be their least-discussed starting pitching option. “He should be higher on prospect lists already, and his stock could rise sharply this spring.”
Food for Thought:
Toilet paper is a relatively new invention. Ancient Romans preferred to use tersorium, a natural sponge tied to a stick and soaked in vinegar.
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