The news keeps checking in on the checking in and so we continue to await with bated breath while the machinery spins. The Giants no longer need a second baseman and so the Red Sox are the only destination to hang speculation on.
Smart money says Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw stay put but there’s always that slim chance of the experts being wrong.
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- Tom Gatto (North Side Baseball*): Justin Steele’s eventual return to health will present Cubs with good problem to have. “… as the cliche goes, these things tend to work themselves out.”
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Keep an eye on these 5 intriguing Cubs players this spring. “Beyond the main stars, here are five Cubs players who will be intriguing to monitor throughout the spring:“
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): A busy weekend for the infield market, with the continued swirl of rumors and speculation. “… the infield market around baseball took some meaningful turns…”
- Michael Cerami (Bleacher Nation*): We don’t talk enough about Nico Hoerner’s second-half power pop. “Hoerner was a very different, far better offensive weapon later in the year…“
- Thomas Harrigan (MLB.com*): 7 players who need to step up to replace key departures. “Losing key players is part of the game.“
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): Chicago Cubs sign minor league outfielder Alexander Ramirez, underscoring the need. “… the Cubs were in a spot where they could use a little more depth at Double-A…”
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