The Cubs' front office return to work following a trip to the Dominican Republic and the long holiday weekend on Monday ... and Team Epstein is looking at a very hectic end to the calendar year. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer are expected to be very busy over the coming weeks. The Cubs are one of the teams that most feel will the most active leading up to and through the Winter Meetings (December 5 - December 8). On the free agent front, the Cubs are rumored to be interested in Prince Fielder, … [Read more...]
Sveum Asked Chris Bosio to be Cubs Pitching Coach
As reported on Wednesday, Dale Sveum has spoken with former teammate Chris Bosio about becoming the Cubs' new pitching coach. According to a report from the Tribune, Sveum has asked Bosio to take the position replacing Mark Riggins. … [Read more...]
Rounding Up the Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
Major League Baseball made headlines with the announcement of the new CBA on Tuesday. Seemingly lost in all of the changes of new Collective Bargaining Agreement, especially those that impact the draft and international signings, was the last of the BBWAA Awards was handed out. For the most part, baseball will take a break for the next couple of days before kicking back into gear after the holiday. News and rumors will continue to be made over the weekend but Monday starts a very busy two week … [Read more...]