The Magic 8-Ball really don’t think that Nolan Arenado is going to be traded to the Cubs. I don’t give them good odds of landing Bo Bichette, either. Slightly better odds of Alex Bregman manning the Chicago third sack. I half-suspect the Cubs are done adding. Anyone they add is likely to be wearing a red shirt. Live long and profit.
MLB.com says Juan Cabada is a prime prospect.
Predictions? Sure. The Magic 8-Ball says yes to a Top 10 CY finish for Cade Horton, considers it likely that Owen Caissie,
given that he starts, clubs 30 dingers, PCA goes 30/50, and Ian Happ tops the 30 mark. The new third sacker will clout another 30, and so will Michael Busch. 2019 Twins, take that.
More like this tomorrow. Make mine Gattaca.
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- Mark Feinsand (MLB.com*): Where things stand with top 6 free agents. “Bichette’s future may be tied directly to what happens with Bregman…”
- Charlie Wright (MLB Trade Rumors*): Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers have checked in on Bo Bichette. “The hot corner has been vaguely mentioned as a defensive landing spot for Bichette…” Jon Heyman {$} has more, also mentioning Nico Hoerner in that context..
- (MLB.com*) With Bichette reportedly open to moving from shortstop to second, it appears his market is widening — entering the new year, there are reportedly at least five clubs in the mix to land him.
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): The Latest on Alex Bregman is not exactly bullish for the Cubs. “Sources believe the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks may be the two most aggressive clubs in the hunt for Bregman, though a Red Sox reunion remains a possibility.” MLB.com reports that Boston has been aggressive.
- Patrick Mooney (The Athletic {$}): Cubs are still waiting for their biggest offseason move after Tatsuya Imai picks Astros. “As the Cubs pivot, they can continue their dialogue with Imai’s agent, Scott Boras, who also represents Zac Gallen…”
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