{"id":5602,"date":"2024-11-07T13:50:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=5602"},"modified":"2024-11-07T13:50:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:50:18","slug":"cub-tracks-meeting-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=5602","title":{"rendered":"Cub Tracks\u2019 meeting expectations"},"content":{"rendered":"

WELCOME<\/strong> to today\u2019s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes\u2122, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style<\/strong> beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers\u2019 tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. No artificial intelligences were deployed, employed, entranced, or embalmed in the commission of this missive (apparently I might be training some though). Cub Tracks<\/strong> eagerly awaits the advent of robotic umpires and has already amended the three laws. The going is weird. Cub Tracks<\/strong> turned pro a long time ago.<\/p>\n

Cub Tracks<\/strong>. Where the great ones run away<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk about baseball. The Professor went home. Speculation is rife as the Cubs could move in so many directions<\/em>. The minor-league free agents, the major-league free agents, the trade prospects, they\u2019re all getting put on the table. Lots of cocktail chatter now \u2014 maybe action later.<\/p>\n

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Owen Caissie is a popular name in early-stage trade buzz at the GM Meetings.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old Cubs prospect is coming off an impressive Triple-A season (.848 OPS) but does not have a clear path to everyday at-bats in a crowded @MLB outfield. @MLBNetwork<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 6, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Tony Andracki (Marquee Sports Network*): Examining Craig Counsell\u2019s impact on Cubs one year in. \u201cThe Cubs believe Counsell has had a major impact on the organization, helping to shape the roster and improve processes behind the scenes.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma (The Athletic {$}<\/strong>): What we\u2019re hearing about the Cubs at GM meetings: Starting pitching, catching and more. \u201cThe Cubs have cycled back to that point where it\u2019s time to make a major investment in their rotation.\u201d Brett Taylor interprets*.<\/li>\n
  • Jake Misener (Cubbies Crib*): Cubs predicted to land a trio of high-profile free agents this offseason. \u201cMLB Trade Rumors\u2019 annual top 50 free agent predictions piece has the Cubs using free agency to address some major areas of need.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Evan Altman (Cubs Insider*): Several MLBTR predictions have Cubs landing lefty Max Fried, plus more potential FA destinations. \u201cThe Cubs are looking to get creative and find value around the margins,\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Andy Martinez (Marquee Sports Network*): Cubs feel optimistic despite uncertainty surrounding Ben Brown. \u201cMid-November, he\u2019s gonna have another scan just to clear everything, to see where he is, but he\u2019s progressing well,\u201d Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said.<\/li>\n
  • Matthew Trueblood (North Side Baseball*): One early Hot Stove move might pave way for Cubs to land little-known big bat from Angels. \u201cIt might be time to pull the trigger on a deal for Taylor Ward.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Hoyer feeling out market with Bellinger back in fold. \u201cAnytime a really good player decides to stay with you, that\u2019s good news,\u201d Hoyer said. Andy Martinez has more. Meghan Montemurro has some too* {$}.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Food for Thought:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Researchers asked study subjects to bring lucky charms with them to play some games. The results indicated just how powerful superstitions can be. https:\/\/t.co\/PjrCumej48<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Popular Science (@PopSci) November 6, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

    Please be reminded that Cub Tracks and Bleed Cubbie Blue do not necessarily endorse the content of articles, podcasts, or videos that are linked to in this series. Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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