Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have said the front office will be aggressive on the free agent market. A top of the rotation-type starter is thought to be high on the Cubs’ off-season list. And many think the Cubs will pay Jon Lester big money to lead the rotation for several years. Other options for the Cubs are thought to be James Shields, as well as second-tier free agent starters Jason Hammel and Justin Masterson. But the Royals might not let Shields just walk away after Kansas City’s … [Read more...]
Cubs Expected to Hire Hitting Coach Soon, Manny Ramirez Reportedly Not a Candidate
The Cubs are looking for two new hitting coaches in the wake of Bill Mueller stepping down from his position with the team. A week after Theo Epstein announced assistant hitting coach Mike Brumley was not asked back for the 2015 season, Mueller resigned and walked away from the second year of the contract, that included an option for the 2016 season, he signed last fall. Bill Mueller was the team’s third hitting coach since the start of the 2012 season. Multiple reports indicated the front … [Read more...]