The Cubs are almost certainly not going to be working out an extension with Anthony Rizzo this winter, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t discussed options. Marc Pollack, Rizzo’s agent, let it be known that a new deal “will not be addressed now,” but he didn’t quite offer full context for the situation. Not that it’s his responsibility to do so, mind you.
Jed Hoyer said Tuesday in San Diego that the Cubs have engaged in talks with several of their players, but declined to offer any specifics until being made aware of Pollack’s comments.