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Hoyer Says Strong Play, Increased Capacity Means ‘Definitely Flexibility to Make Moves’
When the Cubs traded Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini for what were pretty obviously financial reasons, it appeared as though…
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Cubs Among Leaders in Player Payroll Cuts That Signal Bad News for MLB’s Future
It’s easy to predict contentious negotiations and perhaps even a work stoppage when Major League Baseball and the players union…
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The Rundown: Hoyer Gets Some Extra Spending Money, Bryant Feeling Good, Agreement Reached on Health Protocols
I know I am supposed to be off today but I thought I’d put pen to paper before going to…
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Cubs Avoid Luxury Tax, Maybe Even Bigger Penalties as MLB Payrolls Dropped by $2.5 Billion
A shortened 2020 season meant teams had to pay only a prorated portion of player salaries, roughly 40% of what…
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Cubs Currently Projected to Trim Payroll by $40-50 Million for 2021, Second Winter of Big Cuts
Even though it should go without saying because of the use of “currently” in the title, I want to make…
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Cubs Have Until August 31 to Cut Payroll and Reset Luxury Tax
The 2020 season is strange and unique for any number of tangible reasons, so you’ll be forgiven if you forgot…
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Ricketts Says Decisions on Bryant, Báez Will Come from ‘Theo’s Camp’
Tom Ricketts arrived at Sloan Park Monday to address the team in advance of the spring’s first official workout, but…
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The Rundown: Rise of the Resistance, Ralph Breaks the Rumor Mill, Conflicts in Cubs News
Saturday is typically a day of rest for The Rundown, but I was MIA yesterday and felt the desire to…
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How Would Signing Nick Castellanos Affect Cubs’ 2020 Payroll?
While the Cubs and Nicholas Castellanos have reportedly expressed mutual interest in a reunion, it’s hard to imagine both parties…
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How Much Money Do Cubs Have ‘Available’ to Spend in Free Agency?
This offseason presents new challenges to the Theo Epstein-led Cubs because, for the first time, the team’s status within their…
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