Dexter Fowler shocked the Cubs at training camp on Thursday, announcing his return to the club on a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2017.
It was surprising for everyone because reports surfaced earlier in the week that he had agreed to a multi-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Some players even sent him texts, wishing him good luck.
But according to his agent Casey Close, Fowler never came close to a contract with the Orioles and lashed out on the free agency rumors.
In my 25 years in this business, never before have I witnessed such irresponsible behavior on so many fronts.