We are now less than two weeks out from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training and the Cubs could still use some help in one department: their bullpen.  Every indication is that they will still sign a veteran reliever before camp opens. They just seem to be taking it right down to the wire. Earlier this week they re-signed …

One year ago, Brennen Davis was the prized prospect of the Cubs farm system.  He entered the season as the number 16 overall prospect according to Baseball America. This season’s new rankings see him at the number 84 spot. A well-rested and healthy Davis will be out looking for revenge as soon as the 2023 campaign opens up. After spending …

Jed Hoyer started the offseason with a plan to improve the Cubs roster. At times this winter, it looked like he didn’t even have a plan.  At this point, however, I think his beginning plan just had to evolve due to how the market played out.  It might just be a post-Cubs Convention hangover but I’m ready for this team …

Holy cow, did my previous plans to upgrade go up in flames during the last ten days. First, Rafael Devers agreed to an eleven-year contract extension with the Red Sox. This put an end to the discussion that the Cubs could be at the front of the line to trade for Devers’ expiring contract in July.  Then, Carlos Correa completed …

I began this journey in the Wayback Machine trying to remember what the Cubs from thirty years ago had done.  At this point in my life, I was an eight-year-old Cubs fan. The only time I watched games were on the weekends with my grandpa.  The initial thought turned into “I wonder if this was Sammy’s first year as a …

The clock is winding down on 2022.  Today, we find ourselves three months from the 2023 Opening Day game against the Brewers. Jed Hoyer’s vision for the roster is taking shape.  Cubs Convention is in two weeks. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Arizona not long after that.  But before we flip the calendar over to 2023, I have …

The most entertaining storyline of this offseason has been the drama surrounding Carlos Correa. First he was a Giant. Then he was a Met. Now he might be playing for your favorite local Men’s League team. I know my Manito Freebooters could use the upgrade but I’m sure he will probably be looking for more compensation then the adult beverages …

As the Cubs turn their attention to filling out their bullpen, they could benefit from paying a visit to an old friend.  This pitcher became a bit of a cult hero during his time on the Northside before being traded to the Oakland A’s during the 2021 season.  The man I speak of is Andrew Chafin. Andrew Chafin was a …

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last couple of weeks you already know that the offseason isn’t living up to the expectations Cubs fan had at the conclusion of the 2022 season.  The expectation that Carlos Correa could be swayed to coming to the Northside was put to rest earlier this week with his agreeing to …

With WIllson Contreras’ exit to St. Louis, the Cubs are in need of another catcher.  Sure, Yan Gomes has been fine in his role oef supplementing Contreras. However, he will be turning 36 in the middle of next season and his contract will expire at the end of the year.  The Cubs also had P.J. Higgins last year who offensively …