Theo briefs Jon Lester on Chicago media
Our good friend Bruce Miles confirmed something we were about to leak. Before signing with the Cubs, Jon Lester was briefed on what to expect from the media who cover the team. Theo briefed Lester on Chicago media. He still signed with #Cubs — Bruce Miles...
The rebuilding is over
The hard part, for Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer, ended sometime last season. It was probably about the time Jorge Soler joined Javy Baez on the active roster. For three years, two very competitive guys had to have the discipline to make moves for tomorrow, not today,...
Putting the ‘pale’ in Pale Hose
The White Sox made a couple of late night moves to acquire former Cubs pitcher/wide receiver Jeff Samardzija and former Yankees closer David Robertson. So far, the Sox have been very active this offseason, picking up mostly a cast of mediocrities, so getting two...
Some guys can’t take a hint
Less than six months after trading him away, the Cubs have re-signed pitcher Jason Hammel. This time, Hammel gets a nice raise, a second guaranteed year and a third year option. I’m sure that’ll help console him next July when he’s packing his...Shop the Desipio/Pointless Exercise Store
