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... like Terry Forster used to damage the postgame spread. Waist management, man. I am in the best shape of my life — round.
The offseason signings so far:
- 10/11 — Cubs signed free agent OF Gabriel Disla to a minor league contract
- 10/11 — Cubs signed free agent RHP Edgar Mercedes to a minor league contract
- 11/23 — Athletics traded RHP Jharel Cotton to Chicago Cubs for cash
- 11/27 — Cubs claimed LHP CD Pelham off waivers from Texas Rangers
- 12/6 — Cubs signed free agent RHP Dan Winkler
- 12/12 — Cubs claimed RHP Trevor Megill off waivers from El Paso Chihuahuas
- 12/20 — Cubs signed free agent RHP Ryan Tepera
- 1/13 — Cubs traded UT Tony Kemp to Oakland Athletics for 1B Alfonso Rivas
- 1/17 — Dodgers traded RHP Casey Sadler to Cubs for 2B Clayton Daniel
- 1/21 — Red Sox traded RHP Travis Lakins to Cubs for future considerations
- 1/25 — Steven Souza Jr. signed to one-year contract
Unbelievable the free-agent activity level! It has literally reached a new level. Depending on a physical, of course. Doctor please, one more of these. Double your pleasure!
Here’s today’s episode of Cubs News and Notes, the only links column that really matters. As always, * means autoplay on, or annoying ads, or both (directions to remove for Firefox and Chrome). {$} means paywall. {$} means limited views. Italics are often used here as sarcasm font.
Chicago Cubs continue to have interest in free agent second baseman Scooter Gennett.
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) January 27, 2020
Steve Cishek says the Cubs had a game against the Astros last year where they felt it was obvious that their signs were being stolen, but they didn’t have clear evidence. He said he would rather face someone using PEDs than someone who knows what’s coming
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) January 25, 2020
- CBS News*: See how Cubs Fans laughed off a car crashing into front of their house. “Thankfully, nobody was hurt, except for the chain-link fence.”
- Brendan Gawlowski (Fangraphs*): Cubs actually make transaction, sign Souza. “... this is one of those deals where the financials are secondary...”
- Lucas Seehofer (Forbes*{$}): New Chicago Cubs outfielder Souza to return from major knee injury. “Souza’s career has largely been defined by injuries...”
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): How Castellanos’ deal with Reds impacts Cubs. “... the Cubs’ defense has a chance to improve over the overall numbers from last season.”
- Todd Johnson (Cubs Insider*): Baseball Prospectus features 4 Cubs prospects on top 101 list. Nico Hoerner, Miguel Amaya, Brailyn Marquez, and Brennen Davis.
- Bruce Miles (The Athletic {$}): Why isn’t Sammy Sosa getting HOF support? It starts at home. “... there might be hope that he’ll be welcomed back in Chicago someday – if he figures how to work the local precincts.”
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): MLB reportedly plans to mic umpires for necessary explanations during games. “A long overdue addition to gameplay in the replay era...”
- Cubs birthdays: Bob Muncrief, Wesley Wright. Also notable: George Wright (HoF)
Food for thought:
Once those strands turn gray, they never go back. https://t.co/OKzNceRdGh
— Popular Science (@PopSci) January 27, 2020
What's that pale blue dot in the center there? A single atom, visible to the naked eye. https://t.co/xUDJ8FFEhe
— Discover Magazine (@DiscoverMag) January 27, 2020
See how birds change their tunes to fit their surroundings https://t.co/6zDGt5JdjD pic.twitter.com/4Q7ZU5zZ49
— Popular Science (@PopSci) January 27, 2020
Thanks for reading.