This MLB offseason marks the third that Theo Epstein and company have been at the reins of the Chicago Cubs, and to this point, it has been a relatively quiet winter on the North Side.
That's not a big change from the past two years, as the new front office staff has been methodical in its approach towards rebuilding the franchise from the ground up and putting its stamp on the organization.
Here is a look at the offseason moves that have been made since Epstein was first hired on Oct. 12, 2011:
Of that group, David DeJesus, Reed Johnson, Paul Maholm, Scott ...
Just a few days into the MLB offseason, the rumor mill is already in full swing, and one of the most interesting names that has been brought up so far is Cubs right-hander Jeff Samardzija.
Originally viewed as a possible extension candidate heading into the 2013 season, Samardzija took a step back, and with an extension now unlikely, the 28-year-old could be moved this offseason.
According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Diamondbacks and Cubs could pick up trade talks that began at the July deadline but did not produce any action at that point.
The Cubs drafted Samardzija in the fifth round ...
The Chicago Cubs are a team on the rise, and it's fair to say that there's no one in baseball who wouldn't like the opportunity to be on the roster when the team finally breaks through and brings a title to the long-suffering fanbase.
There will be a great deal of roster turnover over the next couple of years, as the team incorporates a good deal of high-end young talent from its stocked minor league system and likely spends big in free agency to fill in the remaining gaps.
However, the question remains: Who will be at the helm of this team ...
The minor league season is over, and while things have not gone very well at the major league level for the Chicago Cubs this season, there is plenty of reason for excitement surrounding their minor league talent.
Last week, I named my 2013 Cubs All-Prospect team with a look at the best the Cubs' farm system has to offer at each position.
This time around, we look at the organization as a whole and how the Cubs' top 10 prospect list looks here at the close of 2013. Included are each prospect's 2013 stats, a brief overview and an ETA for when that ...
This season, we've taken a weekly look at how the Cubs' top 10 prospects have performed each week, and while it's been another long season at the big league level, there is plenty of reason for excitement down on the farm.
A high-upside draft class fronted by third baseman Kris Bryant and a handful of deals at the deadline have made what was already a vastly improved system that much better, and while 2014 may be another rebuilding year for the Cubs, they could make some real noise by 2015.
With the minor league regular season over, now is a good time ...
The minor league regular season wraps up this coming week, and while it's been a rough season at the major league level for the Chicago Cubs, there is plenty of reason for excitement down on the farm.
Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com announced last week that the Cubs top four prospects in Javier Baez, Albert Almora, Jorge Soler and Kris Bryant would all be taking part in the Arizona Fall League, so the team's top young talents will still be in action after the season is over.
For now, here is a look at how the team's top 10 active prospects fared over ...
The month of September means roster expansion and minor league call-ups across the league. While many of the Cubs top prospects are still in the low minors, we could see at least a few top guys make their debuts next month.
Shortstop Javier Baez is a long shot to be among them, but he's turned in a phenomenal season that could end in Minor League Player of the Year honors when all is said and done. Though, George Springer of the Astros still looks like the front-runner for that award at this point.
Baez is not the only Cubs farmhand having a ...
It was a good week for the Cubs minor league system, as top prospects Dan Vogelbach and Kris Bryant were both promoted, and a number of other top guys enjoyed terrific weeks as well.
That should provide even more reason for optimism moving forward on the North Side. Even while the big league club suffered through a 1-5 week, the future looks incredibly bright for the Cubs.
The Cubs may not be legitimate contenders until 2015, but once their top prospects arrive, they should have the young core to sustain their success for some time. For now, here's an updated look at ...
The Cubs' farm system continues to be a source of hope for the long-suffering fanbase, as it contains one of the best collections of prospects in all of baseball, and Chicago should be legitimate contenders within a couple years as a result.
September will no doubt bring a myriad of call-ups when rosters expand, and a handful of top prospects could be among those who join the big league roster, but for now those players will continue to develop while playing in the minors.
That said, here is an updated look at how the team's top 10 active prospects performed last week, ...
With a number of renovations set to be made to Wrigley Field in the offseason, today we take a look back at one of the first additions made to the historic field: lights.
Today marks the 25-year anniversary of the first time the lights were turned on at Wrigley, as Matt Snyder of CBSSports mentions. While that inaugural game actually wound up getting rained out, it was a significant moment in the history of the team and the legendary park, nonetheless.
Nothing beats a pregame show hosted by Harry Caray and comedian/Cubs fan Bill Murray, and that YouTube video is absolute gold right down ...
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