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So... Tanaka.
From New York Newsday
- The Tanaka sweepstakes begins this morning and this article lists the Cubs as one of the top contenders for his services. MLB teams have until January 24 to sign him.
From Comcast SportsNet
- Jeff Samardzija is trying to ignore the noise and remain focused on helping the Cubs win.
- David Kaplan says the Cubs will not be outbid in an attempt to sign Masahiro Tanaka.
From Cubs Den
- Baseball is truly a gift.
- In case you missed Tim's fanshot or comment in the last Cub Tracks, the Cubs signed another top international free agent. SIGN ALL THE CHILDREN!!!
- Take a look back at Theo Epstein's early blueprint with the Boston Red Sox.
From Cubs.com
- (Video) Here are the best "calls" of the 2013 season for the Cubs.
From ESPNChicago.com
- Here are the Christmas wishes for every team. For the Cubs, the wishes involve Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo.
Today's food for thought
- Every state in the U.S. has been the (fictional) home of a popular TV show. You can see the most popular show set in your state here.
- The planet Saturn imitates a Christmas ornament.
- Staying on Saturn, some new hi-res footage shows the planet's mysterious hexagon.