Though Opening Day feels like a lifetime away, it will be here sooner than we think. We know the Cubs are planning on being very active this offseason – with a chief priority of adding some power to the offense. To say the least, the current lineup is in desperate need of some ‘oomph’. But […] Cubs have makings of a solid 2023 rotation heading into the offseason - Cubbies Crib … [Read more...] about Cubs have makings of a solid 2023 rotation heading into the offseason
And early look at the Cubs and the 2023 MLB Draft
The Chicago Cubs have had a much stronger season than many expected when the 2022 regular season began. The Cubs are nowhere near .500, let alone a contender to play postseason baseball. However, they will not lose 100 games, which should be considered a small success. Cubs fans largely have learned to look at the […] And early look at the Cubs and the 2023 MLB Draft - Cubbies … [Read more...] about And early look at the Cubs and the 2023 MLB Draft
Cubs will have to bust out the checkbook for Carlos Correa
For the second time in as many years, Carlos Correa is poised to test free agency, all but confirming he’s going to opt out of his deal with the Minnesota Twins in comments he made this week. “I go to the Dior store. When I want something, I get it… I’m the product here. If […] Cubs will have to bust out the checkbook for Carlos Correa - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - Chicago … [Read more...] about Cubs will have to bust out the checkbook for Carlos Correa
Cubs: Signing a superstar shortstop also answers the second base question
Whether or not you’re enamored with Nico Hoerner should have zero bearing in how you feel about the Chicago Cubs going out and signing one of this offseason’s superstar shortstops. There’s no doubt Hoerner has answered the questions that surrounded him heading into 2022, namely defensively, racking up 4.5 bWAR in 128 games. He’s one […] Cubs: Signing a superstar shortstop also … [Read more...] about Cubs: Signing a superstar shortstop also answers the second base question
Cubs might have more than rotation depth in Hayden Wesneski
The next great Cubs team may very well be built on pitching instead of a collection of homegrown position prospects like we saw six years ago. That’s not to put down guys like Brennen Davis and Pete Crow-Armstrong, but the sheer volume of arms the organization is running out lately certainly warrants our attention. Of […] Cubs might have more than rotation depth in Hayden … [Read more...] about Cubs might have more than rotation depth in Hayden Wesneski