Cub Tracks’ wondering in winterland

Dec 4, 2022 - 1:00 PM

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Dansby Swanson is in the rumor-go-round. The Winter Meetings are underway today, though it’s just early arrivals convening in the hotel bar, and the official start is Monday. San Diego is the scene of the crimes this year.

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• Maddie Lee (Chicago Sun-Times*): Cubs’ biggest moves at winter meetings, from Jon Lester to Mordecai Brown. “Each year, the winter meetings ignite activity.”
• Mike Axisa (CBS Sports*): 2022 MLB Winter Meetings: Everything you need to know going into the busiest week of baseball’s offseason. “A look at all the storylines, events, and much more.”
• Michael Brakebill (Cubbies Crib*): Jameson Taillon’s market shaping up. “Taillon is not a viable option in terms of what he brings to the table for the price to acquire his services.”
• Evan Altman (Cubs Insider*): Journeyman Brandon Drury makes too much sense for Cubs. “Drury is essentially Wisdom with a much higher floor...”
• Jared Wyllys (Forbes* {$}): The Chicago Cubs didn’t ‘Miss Out’ on José Abreu. “... the contract he got from the Astros does not fit with where the Cubs are headed going into the 2023 season and beyond.”
• Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): Cubs showing “Active Interest” in free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson. “... he could help almost any team. It’s just that the Cubs need impact bats.” Evan Altman adds on. MLB Trade Rumors plays telephone.
• Evan Altman (Cubs Insider*): Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds requests trade, team reportedly unwilling to move him. “... Reynolds would immediately jump to the top of the market.”

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