Even though they missed out on catcher Russell Martin in free agency, the Chicago Cubs still have plenty of targets left in play. Most free agents they currently have an interest in would be more of role players, with the exception of ace Jon Lester. Any other elite pitching they pursue this offseason could be in the form of a trade.
However, before they consider any trades, they have to see how Lester and other pitchers respond to their offers. Given its extreme youth in the outfield, the team could also go after a veteran outfielder to platoon with one of ...
Linked to major free agents this offseason like Jon Lester and Russell Martin, the Chicago Cubs are expected to make a big splash this winter in one way or another. Signing free agents is surely a way to improve the team quickly, but teams can also do that via trade.
Even though it's hard to know which rumors to listen to, the Cubs have already been linked to trade scenarios involving Cole Hamels and Jordan Zimmermann (although the Zimmermann report was later discredited).
There are plenty of other trade possibilities out there for the North Siders to pull off before the offseason fun ...
The Chicago Cubs, after the hiring of manager Joe Maddon, appear to be in buy-now mode. While they won't go nuts in free agency this season, they aren't going to hesitate to make a bold free-agent signing if the price is right. This is in clear contrast to the last three seasons in which they made under-the-radar signings that they later flipped for prospects at the following trade deadline.
As general manager Jed Hoyer acknowledged in a conference call with reporters, per ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers, the team has been linked to most top free agents already this offseason.
But which ones ...
Eleven years ago, when upstart general manager Theo Epstein was looking for the manager to end his Red Sox's 86-year World Series drought, he decided to bring in a longtime bench coach of the Anaheim Angels. His name was Joe Maddon. At the time, he was a 49-year-old thought to be ready to become one of the better managers in the game.
Instead of hiring Maddon to end the curse, Epstein went with Terry Francona. That turned out pretty well for Boston.
Now Epstein, who seems to be in the business of ending curses, has another team with a title drought that ...
Excitement is undoubtedly in the Wrigley Field debris-filled air on the North Side of Chicago. The Chicago Cubs will introduce Joe Maddon as their new manager on Monday, which seems to be indicative of wanting to compete starting in 2015. Obviously, being able to do that hinges largely on what they're able to do this offseason.
There are plenty of free agents the Cubs could be after, but there are a clear few who make more sense than others. In particular, there are three pitchers and three hitters that make sense for the Cubs in 2015 and going forward. Broken down ...
Fans of the Chicago Cubs aren't familiar with their team buying at the deadline in recent memory, but they really could be doing that either this offseason or at the trade deadline. Based on the arrival of several top hitting prospects, the team seems to be a couple of pieces away from becoming pretty competitive.
At both the major and minor league level, the Cubs have assets they'd either like to move or that are very movable if they're willing. Obviously, if they decide to move minor league assets, they will be looking for major league talent in return. Depending on ...
Cubs president Theo Epstein says of the club, "Between this offseason, next year's trade deadline, and next offseason, we will add impact talent from outside the organization." Most of the impact talent he's referring to is going to come in the way of pitching given the fact that the team has a plethora of young hitting talent in the minor leagues or early in their major league careers.
This offseason and next offseason provide a prime possibility for the Cubs to add top pitching talent, as many aces and No. 2 starters are becoming free agents in the winter. While the ...
The winds of change are blowing on the north side of the Windy City as president Theo Epstein has changed his tune from urging patience on the part of Chicago Cubs season-ticket holders to letting fans know the team plans to compete for the NL Central title next season. He's changed his tune because the rebuild is almost complete and the Cubs should be ready to compete again.
In such an important transition year, the Cubs' front office has several key decisions to make. Whether or not they make the right decisions could be the difference between another disappointing year of baseball ...
The Chicago Cubs took a major step forward in 2014. Not only by improving on the field but also by developing most of their major prospects to the point of getting called up at some point in 2015.
Excitement is in the air as even the ever-conservative team president Theo Epstein has said that the team can win the National League Central division next season.
This may not seem like a significant quote since most presidents and general managers should believe their teams are capable of winning the division, but this actually might be the most significant statement Epstein has made about ...
Jon Lester will be one of the most sought after free agents this offseason, and the Cubs figure to be right toward the top of the list of potential suitors. Based on his connections to the Cubs front office, he may feel more comfortable going there than some other options.
A key competitor for him will be the New York Yankees. As always, the Bronx Bombers will want to throw in their bid for a key free agent. However, based on their waiver claim for Cole Hamels, the Cubs have made it clear they're willing to pay big money for an ...
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