Not a ton of stuff today (the beat writers are still on vacation seemingly), but what there is of it is good reading. Enjoy the links and a couple of topical remedies.
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- Jeff Burdick (Cubs Insider): Theo Epstein may also be haunted by ghosts of chicken and beer. “...one can see how parallels to that 2011 Boston team could haunt him now.”
- Matt Snyder (CBS Sports*): Bryce Harper rumors: Why you shouldn’t count out the Cubs despite supposed budget crunch.