The White Sox have signed infielders Oliver Dunn and Tim Elko to minor league contracts (SoxMachine’s James Fegan was among the beat writers to report the news.) Dunn’s deal contains an invitation to Chicago’s big league Spring Training camp, though Elko will presumably miss camp due to his ongoing recovery from ACL surgery in October. Elko was a 10th-round pick for the White … [Read more...] about White Sox Sign Oliver Dunn, Tim Elko To Minor League Deals
Cubs Elevate Tyler Zombro To VP Role
After rebuffing an interview attempt from the Nationals, the Cubs have promoted Tyler Zombro to vice president of pitching, reports Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. After just one year in the front office, Zombro will now take on an expanded role in scouting, coaching, and player development. Zombro joined the organization last season as a special assistant to president of … [Read more...] about Cubs Elevate Tyler Zombro To VP Role
White Sox Claim Ryan Rolison
The White Sox announced that they have claimed left-hander Ryan Rolison off waivers from the Braves. Atlanta designated him for assignment this week as the corresponding move for their signing of right-hander Robert Suarez. The Sox had multiple 40-man vacancies and didn’t need to make a corresponding move. Rolison, 28, was once a notable prospect with the Rockies. Colorado … [Read more...] about White Sox Claim Ryan Rolison
Cubs To Sign Hoby Milner
The Cubs and left-hander Hoby Milner are reportedly in agreement on a one-year deal. The MVP Sports Group will make $3.75MM plus incentives. The Cubs have multiple 40-man vacancies and don’t need to make a corresponding move. Milner, 35 in January, is an unusual but effective southpaw. He doesn’t throw very hard, averaging in the high 80s with his fastball and sinker. But he … [Read more...] about Cubs To Sign Hoby Milner
Cubs Met With Pete Alonso At Winter Meetings
First baseman Pete Alonso is now an Oriole, as his five-year deal with Baltimore was officially announced today. He drove from his Tampa home to the Winter Meetings in Orlando to meet with clubs before locking that deal down. According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, he also met with the Red Sox and Cubs. It was already known that he would be meeting with the Red Sox but … [Read more...] about Cubs Met With Pete Alonso At Winter Meetings