Despite All the Rumors, Cubs Have Nothing in ‘Red Zone’ Yet

Outside of some waiver pickups and bargain moves, the only real action surrounding the Cubs has been rumor-related. Maybe that’s a good thing, since it means they’re not as close to pushing the plunger on the targeted implosion people seem to think they’re planning. Then again, maybe they really are planning to pull an insanely quick rebuild and all the talk is like a magician distracting his audience.

It could actually be neither, as Jed Hoyer told everyone Tuesday from the Winter Meetings in San Diego. The Cubs are engaged in multiple conversations, and not just regarding trades or free agent signings. They’re also talking about extensions for various players, though Hoyer declined to cite…