Even among executives whose primary goal is to reveal as little as possible in public comments, Jed Hoyer is among the best when it comes to using a lot of words to say nothing. That’s not a knock, mind you, as it’s proven to be particularly effective when it comes to various negotiations. With a few exceptions here and there, the Cubs are relatively leak-proof when it comes to their inner workings, whether that’s extension talks or injury designations.
As such, Hoyer’s annual end-of-season press conference rarely provides anything of note. He’s inviting the media to grill him, but all he offers up is nothingburgers over the course of 45 minutes or so.