Chicago Cubs News: Epstein’s got this; Cubs add several to NRI list

People always seem to question the Chicago Cubs’, Theo Epstein. But in his history, he’s proven to know what he’s doing. So maybe it’s time to let him do his thing this winter.

Oh, the life of Chicago Cubs‘ president of operations, Theo Epstein. No matter what he does with this team, it’s never good enough. Epstein spoke on this to the Athletic, and how everybody feels their team isn’t doing enough. The Cubs have focused on pitching, mostly because their positional core is already strong. But since they haven’t signed one of the Big 3? They’re failing. This is the life of running the Cubs.

The Cubs are looking forward to getting the 2018 season underway. With their recent signings and invitees to camp, it should make for an exciting spring. The Cubs will have several pitchers in camp, such as Kyle Ryan and Anthony Bass. There’s also the addition of catcher Chris Gimenez, Yu Darvish‘s personal catcher in Texas. With camp just a few weeks away, things could get interesting.

When we talk about prospects, it’s a game of chance. There’s no such thing as  “sure thing.” But when we look back at the top 50 from 2008, it was a class filled with great potential. Well, except for the Cubs, but we’ll ignore them. From Clayton Kershaw to Andrew McCutchen, these were the young kids who would become MVPs. Let’s take a look as they re-rank the class of 2008 over at MLB.com.

These and other stories you might have missed:

‘Epstein talks about the slow year’ – Cubbies Crib

‘Recent signing, invitees add intrigue to camp’ – Cubbies Crib

‘Re-ranking the 2008 class’ – MLB.com

‘Mets to use closer by committee to start season’ – ESPN

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