Well, it looks like Alex Bregman or bust now. It’s easy to be discouraged by the lack of progress on the team-building front. These are not good times. I remember when the ballboy (actually clubhouse attendant Francisco “Chico” Herrera) played left field for the Dodgers. The Cubs might want to field Fabian De Hoyos. He’s exhibited a certain aptitude, for sure. He can be the RH platoon DH.
But seriously, folks. It’s still early, and good things can happen. As above, tomorrow never knows.
We await developments.
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- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): What about Ranger Suarez for the Cubs? “… Suarez, 30, is less of a front-of-the-rotation guy, and more of a very, very good 2/3 guy.“
- Jacob Zanolla (Cubs Insider*): Cubs may pivot to mid-tier starters in search for rotation help. “Jed Hoyer could pursue Zac Gallen, who was rumored to be signing with the Cubs in December.“
- Maddie Lee (Chicago Sun-Times* {$}): Cubs’ Nico Hoerner had a standout year — could 2026 be even better? “Hoerner is in the last year of his contract.“
- Anthony Franco (MLB Trade Rumors*): Alexander Canario signs with NPB’s Seibu Lions.
- David Adler (MLB.com*): Japanese star Okamoto agrees to 4-year deal with Blue Jays (source). “Okamoto and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a four-year, $60 million contract, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.“
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