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The Rundown: Cubs Still Need LH Power, Defense up Middle May Be MLB’s Strongest, Correa Contract Situation a Hot Mess
Shopping season is nearly over and the Cubs still need a left-handed power bat and a reliever or two. Pickings…
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The Rundown: Swanson Meets Chicago Media, Lack of MLB Trades Concerning, Steve Cohen Angering Fellow Owners
It’s been nearly eight weeks since we lit the hot stove, and frankly, I’m surprised at the dearth of trades.…
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The Rundown: Correa Switches Teams Overnight, Cubs Sign Another Shortstop, Taillon and Bellinger Meet Chicago Media
Two more free-agent shortstops came off the board yesterday during an absurd day of Hot Stove hijinx. The Cubs added…
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The Rundown: Cubs Get Their Shortstop, Smyly Returning, MLB Unlikely to Save Struggling RSNs
The Cubs finally signed a shortstop and it wasn’t a bad deal given the current marketplace. Dansby Swanson agreed to…
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The Rundown: Boxberger Fits Hoyer’s Misfit Mentality, Andrus or Báez Could Be Plan B Shortstop Option, Padres Win Offseason Again
I think it’s time we switched gears and lavished a little praise on the Chicago White Sox. I’m not sure…
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The Rundown: ‘Swanson or Bust’ Stakes Higher with Cards Involved, CubsCon Minor League Attendees, GMs Gaming Long-Term Deals
Do you know what would put a nice Christmas bow on Jed Hoyer’s offseason? How about Dansby Swanson signing with…
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The Rundown: Correa Signs Elsewhere, 2023 Feels Like Another Tank Year, How ‘Bout Those Wilburys?
Major League Baseball blessed the Cubs when it realigned for expansion in 1994. Chicago previously played in the NL East…
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The Rundown: Free Agent Clock Ticking on Hoyer, Contreras Meets St. Louis Press, Cardinals Pursuing Rodón
The post-Winter Meetings rumor mill ground to a halt over the weekend and you should be rightfully antsy with the…
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The Rundown: Suitors Dwindling for Correa and Swanson, No Reason to Punt Free Agency, MLB Teams Spent $2 Billion at Winter Meetings
There are two shortstops left in free agency and from my vantage point, three teams have a realistic chance of…
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The Rundown: Time to Leave 2016 Behind, Hoyer Still Working Deals, Bogaerts to Friars
Am I required to rip Jed Hoyer when I’d rather move on than celebrate the 14 years Willson Contreras spent…
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