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Journeyman Brandon Drury Makes Too Much Sense for Cubs
Up until he signed with Houston for three years and $59.5 million, José Abreu was being viewed as one of…
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Higher Risk Tolerance on Pitching Side Could (Should?) Lead Cubs to Andrew Heaney
If your first response is to make some quip about how this is a perfect match because the Cubs love…
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The Rundown: Market Sluggish with Winter Meetings One Week Away, Cubs Hire Baseball Scientist, Angels Aiming High in Free Agency
“A pessimist sees the glass as half empty; a Cubs fan wonders when it’s gonna spill.” – Mike Royko We…
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The Rundown: Hot Stove Yet to Really Simmer, Cubs Seeking Depth Options, Judge Meeting with Giants, HOF Ballots Drop
Last year’s hot stove truly benefitted from the impending lockout. Teams executed a flurry of deadline deals before the calendar…
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Matt Mervis ‘Big Part’ of Cubs’ Plans, Though Team Still Prioritizing Depth
Matt Mervis had as good a season as the Cubs have seen from any prospect since Kris Bryant, but that…
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Cubs Still Have Big Roster Issues Following 40-Man Moves
The Cubs didn’t make any surprise additions to the 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday evening’s deadline as they announced the…
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Jed Hoyer, Scott Boras Express Similar Optimism Regarding Cubs’ Competitive Timeline
This was touched on in an earlier piece, but it bears diving into a little more deeply now that we’ve…
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What Would Ian Happ Extension Have to Look Like for Both Sides to Agree?
The comprehensive roster churn of the last five years on the North Side is nearly enough to have created a…
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Jed Hoyer’s Quest for More Blowouts Must Include More Than Just Big Names
Nearly one-third of the Cubs’ games this year were decided by just one run, and they somehow managed to finish…
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Intelligent Spending Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Searching for Cheap Bargains
The dress is clearly blue…unless it’s obviously gold. Just like viral social media arguments born out of different perceptions, it’s…
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