With the baseball world taking over Las Vegas for the annual Winter Meetings, according to several reports, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer will spend a lot of time trying to strengthen a bullpen that, on paper, is extremely weak in early December. Epstein recently announced Brandon Morrow had surgery on his elbow last month and is not expected to start throwing until February. If everything goes as planned, which is usually not the case with pitchers coming back from elbow and/or surgery … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Place Brandon Morrow on DL, Activate Anthony Bass
Cubs place RHP Brandon Morrow on 10-day DL … RHP Anthony Bass returns from disabled list following brief rehab stint with Iowa Cubs The Cubs made several roster moves official on Thursday afternoon prior to the first of five with the Cardinals. The Cubs placed RHP Brandon Morrow on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to July 18, with right biceps inflammation. With Morrow on the shelf again, the front office figures to step up the Cubs pursuit of LHP Zach Britton. RHP Anthony Bass was … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Activate Brandon Morrow from DL, Option Cory Mazzoni to Iowa
Cubs activate RHP Brandon Morrow from 10-day DL … RHP Cory Mazzoni optioned to Triple-A Iowa As expected, the Cubs activated RHP Brandon Morrow from the 10-day disabled list prior to Wednesday’s game at Dodger Stadium. To make room on the active roster, RHP Cory Mazzoni was sent back to Iowa. Brandon Morrow, 33, landed on the disabled list June 20 (retro to June 17) with lower back tightness. In his first season with the Cubs, he has no record, 16 saves and a 1.59 ERA (four earned runs in … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Place Brandon Morrow on Disabled List
RHP Brandon Morrow lands on 10-day DL … RHP Justin Hancock stays up with the big league club Prior to the Cubs 4-0 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon, the team placed closer Brandon Morrow on the 10-day DL with lower back tightness. Morrow’s trip to the disabled list was backdated to June 17. RHP Justin Hancock, who was the 26th man on the Cubs roster for Tuesday’s twinbill, remained with the big league club. Brandon Morrow was unavailable for the first game of Tuesday’s … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Officially Sign Brandon Morrow to Two-Year Contract
Cubs announce signing RHP Brandon Morrow to two-year contract with a club/vesting option for a third season The Cubs made it official Tuesday night and announced signing right-handed reliever Brandon Morrow to a two-year contract that includes a club/vesting option for a third season (2020). The Cubs did not release the terms of Morrow’s contract. According to multiple reports, Morrow’s deal is for two years and $21 million. Morrow will make $9 million in 2018 and 2019. The club/vesting … [Read more...]
Cubs Reportedly in Agreement with Brandon Morrow on a Two-Year Contract
Cubs agree to terms on a two-year deal that includes a third year option with RHP Brandon Morrow According to a report from Jeff Passan, the Cubs are in agreement with right-handed reliever Brandon Morrow on a two-year contract. Passan said the deal includes an option for a third year. Jon Heyman indicated Morrow will receive $10 or $11 million annually. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer said the front office was focused on approving the pitching staff. With Tyler Chatwood already signed for a … [Read more...]