Who says the Cubs aren’t getting in on the early free agency action?
The White Sox may have tried to spend $120 million of Jerry Reinsdorf’s money on pitcher Zack Wheeler, but the Cubs spent some actual money Friday on a right-hander for 2020.
How much? Try $750,000. If he’s in the majors.
Who? Dan Winkler (no relation).
Again, who?
Consider the split-contract signing of the former Braves reliever from downstate Effingham another low-risk, potentially strong-upside depth piece for the Cubs’ bullpen as they look at bigger moves heading into next week’s winter meetings.