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The Chicago Cubs aren't messing around. If that wasn't clear already, the first day of Major League Baseball's winter meetings in San Diego brought it into sharp, undeniable focus.
Chicago kicked things off by signing free-agent starter Jason Hammel to a two-year, $18 million deal, per Jon Morosi of Fox Sports.
That'd be the same Jason Hammel the Cubs inked last offseason, then traded to the Oakland Athletics as part of a deadline deal that also sent Jeff Samardzija to the East Bay in exchange for a package of prospects including 2012 first-rounder Addison Russell.
Hammel went 8-5 with a 2.98 ERA for the ...
The Chicago Cubs have reeled in their first major free-agent pitcher of the winter. It's just not the one most expected.The Cubs and righty Jason Hammel agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract on Monday, completing a deal that's been rumored in recent days. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported the two sides were nearing an agreement Sunday, and they worked quickly to finalize terms once Hammel passed his physical. Jon Morosi of Fox Sports reported the terms of the agreement:Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago.com weighed in on Hammel's return to Chicago:If this refrain sounds familiar that's because it is. Hammel, ...
While the Chicago Cubs are still trying to make key signings on the free-agent market, when the front office makes its way to the MLB winter meetings Monday, it will also be looking to make some trades. The Cubs have already been linked to several deals this offseason and could be interested in several more.
With an infield surplus, the team figures to find at least one of its talented young infielders expendable. If one of them is moved, expect the Cubs to net an ace in return. However, until the Cubs know whether Jon Lester has decided to sign with ...
One can understand the panic amongst Chicago Cubs fans. After all, going more than a century without winning it all can severely test peoples’ patience.
Just not the Cubs front office.
Cubs President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer made their first significant move this offseason by hiring new manager Joe Maddon. That appointment came one month ago. Since then, the Cubs have been the shy kid at the party. No trades, no free agents, no pizzazz.
And that is perfectly OK.
This is the most important offseason the Cubs have had in a long time, and it could shape where the franchise ...
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