I’m rather amused by the offseason so far. I’ve seen a few different ranges of fans or bloggers threatening to “go nuclear” if the Cubs stay under guidelines, thereby avoiding Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. It’s an interesting, if unexpected dynamic. The way I figure it, the Cubs affiliates will be in the same place the next four seasons. When those seasons conclude, I’ll shift to the parent club, again. However, a few people have been announced as free agents that captivate me.
These two, for example:
Mike Fast and Sig Mejdal both opted to let their contracts with the Astros expire after the season, and they are now among the most valuable free agents on the market this offseason.