As Adbert Alzolay got to the end of a longer-than-anticipated rehab process last season, the obvious course of action for a return became him taking on a bullpen role. That allowed him to prove that, after months of recovering from a right lat strain suffered during a bullpen session prior to spring training, he was healthy enough to pitch against…
The Cubs didn’t waste any more time to go and get their man. Dansby Swanson, one of the “Big Four” shortstops who hit the free agent market this offseason, is headed to Chicago after reportedly agreeing Saturday afternoon to a seven-year deal worth $177 million. The deal may seem a bit steep for a shortstop who turns 29 in less…
After wading through the shortstop market and watching three of the “Big Four” disappear from the board since the start of the Winter Meetings, the Cubs ultimately made sure Dansby Swanson will play his home games at Wrigley Field for years to come. According to multiple reports, the Cubs and Swanson agreed to a seven-year deal worth $177 million Saturday…
The fit seemed so perfect that maybe we were all too quick to convince ourselves the Cubs were bound to sign a free agent shortstop. The market had the supply (Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson), and the Cubs had the demand. At the height of their interest, a report said they could potentially sign two of…
SAN DIEGO — As Day 2 of the 2022 Winter Meetings was winding down Tuesday, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins had already prepared himself for another long night of negotiations. “I’m not sure how the circles under my eyes are looking, but you guys can be the judge of that,” Hawkins told the media cohort in front of him at…
After Herb Lawrence casually dropped a “scoop” about Joey Gallo being connected to the White Sox, he and Sean Anderson discuss how the lefty-masher would fit on the South Side. The two will also recap the Winter Meetings with CHGO Baseball Beat Writer, Ryan Herrera, who is on-site in San Diego. Join Herb Lawrence, Sean Anderson, and Ryan Herrera for…
SAN DIEGO — The news Cubs fans have been dreading all season finally came out of the Winter Meetings on Wednesday: Willson Contreras is no longer a member of the Chicago Cubs. And even worse for the fans who saw Contreras blossom into a three-time All-Star over the past seven seasons is the fact that he has reportedly agreed to…
SAN DIEGO — If the Chicago Cubs are truly looking to add a shortstop this winter, they might have to get moving. As reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, two-time All-Star shortstop Trea Turner inked a deal with the Phillies on Monday. ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel later reported the details of Turner’s contract. https://twitter.com/kileymcd/status/1599850626975834112?s=20&t=L7Pk69m060ivGToWbYajIg Regardless of how he fits into Philadelphia’s current…
You’ve likely seen the money quote from White Sox general manager Rick Hahn’s meeting with the assembled press Monday evening at the Winter Meetings in San Diego. When asked about the likelihood of a “game-changing” move compared to last offseason, Hahn said acknowledged that it could be more likely to happen now than it was then. “A year ago, we’re coming…
The MLB Winter Meetings are underway out in San Diego. CHGO Cubs reporter, Ryan Herrera will join live with the latest from the west coast. The White Sox have already signed Mike Clevinger…is a position player next? Join Herb Lawrence and Sean Anderson as they share their thoughts on this week’s Winter Meetings on today’s CHGO White Sox Podcast. Watch…
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