Cubbies Crib: Morning Marquee 12/5
The Chicago Cubs made a move by signing left-handed reliever Wesley Wright on Wednesday. This is a big move for the Cubs’ bullpen because it gives left another lefty alongside James Russell. The Wrigley Field plaza beer, wine proposal by Ald. Tom Tunney was delayed at City Council but did get preliminary approval for more flexibility to schedule night games. Cubs president Theo Epstein was interviewed by a panel on CSN Chicago Sports Talk Live where he addressed the current state of the team and the team moving forward.
Cubs.com: Cubs add lefty Wright to bullpen mix
Chicago Tribune: Wrigley Field plaza beer, win plan delayed at City Council
Chicago Sun-Times: Post season coming as Cubs covet Masahiro Tanaka
Los Angeles Times: MLB Proposes cap on bids for Japanese players
CSN Chicago: Epstein: ‘We can’t make time move faster’
NBC Sports: Cubs are planning to shop starter Jeff Samardzija at next week’s MLB Winter Meetings
ESPN Chicago: Paul Konerko returning to White Sox
FOX Sports: Vogelsong officially signs $5 million, 1-year contract with Giants
Yahoo! Sports: Sources: Mariners, Dodgers amongst possible destinations for Rays’ David Price
CBS Sports: Yankees sign Kelly Johnson to one-year deal in $3M range
ESPN Boston: Put Granderson on Sox shopping list
New York Daily News: Sources: Upcoming showcase will present NY Mets, other clubs with another shortstop option
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