Cub Tracks’ to be determined

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‘One man’s mistake is another man’s claim to an NL MVP vote.’ — Ryan Tepera.

• Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Yu Darvish to donate part of Cy-based pay bump. “... the amount and where it will go are to be determined.”
• Patrick Mooney (The Athletic {$}): Is now the time for the Cubs to trade Darvish? “Not unless the Ricketts family mandates an everything-must-go sale ...”
• Evan Altman (Cubs Insider*): Darvish’s infinite arsenal, supreme confidence create room for further improvement. “That’s what makes him so unique.” Tommy Hottovy adds on (Marquee Sports Network). Hottovy is also on Cubs Talk [AUDIO]
• Gordon Wittenmyer (NBC Sports Chicago*): The unbelievable story behind Tepera’s MVP vote. “It was an accident,” said Rick Hummel. Ben Walker seconds.
• Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): Ha-Seong Kim likely to be posted after Thanksgiving. “... it’ll keep open his 30-day window to negotiate with teams until deep into December.”
• Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Inbox: Which Cubs prospects warrant looks? “... starter Adbert Alzolay would be atop that list.”
• Marquee Sports Network: Cubs Weekly Podcast: Pat Hughes on his legendary career. “From classic Ron Santo stories to memories of the 2016 World Series run, Hughes reflects on the best moments of his 25 years with the Cubs.”
• Cubs birthdays: Jim Brewer, Willie Hernandez, Kent Bottenfield, Xavier Nady.

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