The Cubs own the best record in baseball (24-6), but that does not mean the front office is not always looking for ways to upgrade the roster. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have not only focused on adding top talent to the big league roster and organization but those players must also fit into the clubhouse where it’s all about winning and the team, not about personal goals or achievements. Jim Bowden reported Sunday that possible trade targets for the Cubs to replace Kyle Schwarber and a … [Read more...]
Winter Meetings 2015 Day Three Update: Outfield Market is Heating Up
Day Three of Baseball’s Winter Meetings has been more about position players, especially outfielders, than pitchers. Rumors were rampant throughout the day. Ben Zobrist and the Cubs appear to have been holding up the market for the position players as one significant trade was made Wednesday when the Mets sent LHP Jon Niese to the Pirates for Neil Walker. The Cubs continue to be connected heavily to Jason Heyward and every available centerfielder in the game. Multiple reports indicate the … [Read more...]
Cubs Reportedly Interested In Carlos Gonzalez
The Cubs made two significant deals Tuesday with signing Ben Zobrist and trading Starlin Castro to the Yankees for Adam Warren and a PTBNL. And the Cubs are reportedly not done. The front office would still like to add pitching to the roster and possibly acquire an outfielder either through a free agent signing or trade. Theo Epstein said Tuesday after the Zobrist and Castro-Warren deals were announced that there “is still the potential” for the front office to sync up another free agent … [Read more...]