Merry Christmas from BCB!

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesAl Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. He's also written three books about the Cubs, the latest is "Chicago Cubs Firsts."

Today is Christmas Day and also, today we stand just 85 days from the Cubs’ 2025 season opener against the Dodgers in Tokyo, Japan.

I hope this holiday season, whatever holiday you celebrate, is treating you well and all your wishes come true.

Meanwhile, so far this offseason Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer has given Cubs fans the gift of Kyle Tucker. That’s a good start, I’d say. Now add to that another starting pitcher — maybe Roki Sasaki! — and some bullpen help…