Bryan O'Donnell

After graduating from Purdue, O'Donnell entered the publishing industry and now works as a copy editor for a nonprofit. When not watching, reading about, or writing about baseball, he's most likely over-analyzing music or current TV shows. He has a soft spot in his heart for both the beaches of Alabama and the mountains of Colorado. You may not know it to look at him, but he can run really, really fast. Follow him on Twitter at @bodonnell14.

Bryan O'DonnellDecember 10, 2014

The Rundown: Cubs Agree to Deal with Jon Lester for 6 years $155 Million, Montero Trade Finalized, What’s Next?

The wait is finally over, and the Cubs got their guy. I can’t quite believe it, but according to multiple…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 9, 2014

The Rundown: Lester Decision Expected Today, Cubs Close to Miguel Montero Trade? White Sox Likely Getting Samardzija, Robertson

Today should be the day. According to Buster Olney and other reports, Jon Lester will be making his decision today. Finally.…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 8, 2014

The Rundown: Winter Meetings Begin Today, Cubs Close to Signing Jason Hammel, Castro Not Being Traded

This MLB offseason has featured an almost overwhelming amount of rumors. But we can expect them to ramp up even…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 6, 2014

The Rundown: Ryan Dempster Joins Front Office, Cubs Looking for a Catcher, Mallee to Work with Javy Baez in Puerto Rico

Another former Cub has returned to Chicago. This time it’s Ryan Dempster. And it’s not a return to the bullpen…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 5, 2014

The Rundown: Dave Martinez Joins Cubs’ Coaching Staff, Wrigley Renovation Changes Approved, Early Mock 2015 Draft

The Cubs have — finally — finalized their coaching staff. After a great deal of speculation, Dave Martinez has been…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 4, 2014

The Rundown: Dodgers May Have ‘Serious’ Interest in Lester, What About Yankees? Cubs May Pursue David Ross, Baez to Start Winter Ball

Good news: The Yankees may not swoop in at the last minute and sign free-agent pitcher Jon Lester after all.…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 3, 2014

The Rundown: Cubs Non-Tender Wesley Wright and John Baker, Wrigley Signage Plans Changing, Renteria Declines Twins’ Bench Coach Job

Of the 10 arbitration-eligible players on the Cubs, two were not tendered a contract at yesterday’s deadline: catcher John Baker…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 2, 2014

The Rundown: Giants Meet with Lester, Braves Out, Markakis May Not Re-Sign with Orioles

Things may be looking a little more promising on the Jon Lester front for the Cubs. But I’m still not…
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Bryan O'DonnellNovember 30, 2014

The Rundown: White Sox Reportedly Discussing Trade for Jeff Samardzija

It’s fairly likely we see the A’s trade RHP Jeff Samardzija this winter, but could their trade partner be the…
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Bryan O'DonnellNovember 29, 2014

The Rundown: Blue Jays Trade for Josh Donaldson, Cardinals May Not Be After Lester

I think it’s safe to say the Blue Jays are going for it in 2015. The Jays have acquired slugging…
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