Though the Cubs have yet to sign anybody who’s a noted difference maker — apologies to Matthew Boyd — they’ve added four relievers in typical Jed Hoyer style. Nobody had Rob Zastryzny, Eli Morgan, Phil Bickford, or Brooks Kriske on their free-agent bingo card, but those types of transactions are how Hoyer usually steals a win or two. Still, the Cubs are at the forefront of several trade rumors. Cody Bellinger and Nico Hoerner have been linked to a few teams in outbound moves, and yesterday Hoyer appeared close to pulling off a three-way trade to acquire Garrett Crochet.
Trading Jameson Taillon Might Be Key to Successful Winter Meetings
