Cubs 'won the lottery' with Jon Lester, now they need to win games SAN DIEGO — New Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon is the most popular man at these MLB Winter Meetings. Jon Lester is the most talked-about free agent at the meetings. They combined in spectacular fashion Tuesday night when we learned the Cubs had signed Lester for six years and $155 million. Shortly after, Maddon — used to … [Read more...]
Report: Max Scherzer is seeking more than $200 million
Report: Max Scherzer is seeking more than $200 million SAN DIEGO — You didn't think this dragged-out Jon Lester sweepstakes was going to be the big-money story of the offseason did you? Max Scherzer is looming and his payday is going to be even bigger. The Chicago Cubs agreed to pay Lester $155 million for six seasons Tuesday. Next, sometime between now and March, Scherzer's going to get a … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: ERA
Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: ERA Tuesday, December 09, 2014 The following is Week 5 of the 10-part series of sleepers for each 5x5 roto category (BA, HR, RBI, R, SB, W, ERA, WHIP, K, SV). The first five weeks have featured categories more dependent on skill than opportunity, but the Winter Meetings are sparking rapid offseason movement and a clearer picture of team opportunity. … [Read more...]
Giants miss on out Lester
Giants miss on out Lester SAN DIEGO -- The Giants have been informed they are out of the Jon Lester sweepstakes, as the field is narrowing. The Cubs and Red Sox are believed in, and possibly the mysterious Dodgers, as the sweepstakes come to a close. The Cubs have been very aggresive from the start, and a couple of Cubs-connected people seemed somewhat confident, though the Giants were thought to … [Read more...]