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Not much happening on the surface. Unidentifiable material deep in the muck. In other words, stasis.
Here’s today’s Cubs News and Notes. As always * means autoplay on, or annoying ads, or both (directions to remove for Firefox and Chrome).
Thank you @ihapp_1 for making my son’s year last night! I usually don’t bother athletes/celebrities, but when I mentioned to my boy that I saw you, he got so excited that we had to intrude. Thanks for being awesome! “Hi, I’m Ian. What’s your name?” :) @Cubs @Newcomel #GoCubsGo pic.twitter.com/K2cShPjC2W
— Brian Dunstan (@bpdunsta) December 17, 2018
#Cubs C Victor Caratini went 2-for-3, 3 BB on Sun in Caguas' 10-2 win over Carolina in Puerto Rico. In 5 Gs so far, he's 6-for-15 (.400)
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) December 17, 2018
Whoever this dude is, he thinks big.
BREAKING: Source says cubs nearing deal with Bryce Harper. 6-7 years. #cubs #mlb #bryceharper. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. First to break the news
— Willson Traymor (@WTraymor) December 16, 2018
There is momentum toward a Chatwood-to-indians trade #cubs #indians #mlb
— Willson Traymor (@WTraymor) December 12, 2018
Hmm.
Big News: per source inside the #Dodgers organization, Harper is very closely considering signing with #Cubs after secret meeting.
— Aldo Soto (@AldoSoto21) December 18, 2018
Old account was deleted for personal reasons. Follow me for any upcoming news on the offseason. More to come.
- Tony Andracki (NBC Sports Chicago*): How new Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy plans to reduce walks and take staff to the next level. “...I can also communicate with the front office and the R&D department that’s giving us such good information.”
- Doug Glanville (NBC Sports Chicago*): For MLB players, the business of hiring an agent can’t be understated. “A small number of agents control a large percentage of the player pool...”
- Paul Sullivan (Chicago Tribune* {$}): Only 16 official moves in 3 days — are the MLB winter meetings still necessary? “How many times can you listen to reporters discuss the possibility of a J.T. Realmuto deal?”
- Phil Rogers (Forbes*): Cubs might have to consider dealing Jose Quintana for Aaron Hicks to add a quality hitter. “He could be the dynamic leadoff option that’s missing.”
- Evan Altman (Cubs Insider): Kris Bryant has NL’s highest WAR projection for 2019. “...5.8 fWAR projection stands as the highest in the National League and is tied for fourth in MLB.”
- NBC Sports Chicago*: Joe Maddon on Willson Contreras [VIDEO].
- Evan Altman (Cubs Insider): Cubs Trade Rumors: Jason Heyward once again subject of speculation involving Giants. “Mark Melancon might make sense.”
Food for thought:
Sex, starvation, and saltwater moats: snail farms are wilder than you could ever imagine https://t.co/4ynexm3dsW pic.twitter.com/wddsMuSVME
— Popular Science (@PopSci) December 18, 2018
A Man in China Hospitalised After Sniffing His Own Socks Every Day https://t.co/dlBZivMTqI
— ScienceAlert (@ScienceAlert) December 18, 2018
A lot of genes go into making your ears hang low. https://t.co/lh5zPq0f6T
— Popular Science (@PopSci) December 18, 2018
Happy holidaze