Per Jesse Rogers of ESPN, after being asked if the Cubs would sign mega-free agent Bryce Harper, Cubs skipper Joe Maddon replied “Not going to happen”.
This retort from Maddon falls in line with the stance that ownership has reportedly taken in the Harper sweepstakes.
Fan question to Joe: “What are the chances of Bryce Harper?” Maddon, no pause: “Not going to happen.” Jim Deshaies: “Lets move on”
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) January 16, 2019
The Cubs could no doubt use some help to boost their up-and-down offense but it looks like it won’t come in the form of Harper.