I hope that all Cubs fans affected by the bad weather across the country stay safe today. As for Cardinals and Brewers fans? OK. You should stay safe too, I guess.
- We got a big break in the Cold Stove League yesterday as a big three-team deal sent relievers Luis Avilan and Joakim Soria to the White Sox, reliever Scott Alexander to the Dodgers and two minor leaguers to the Royals. Yeah, that’s what passes for excitement this winter. Eight years ago a deal with Soria would have been a big deal.