So far, the GM Meetings have been little more than a hotbed of intrigue and innuendo for those hoping for trades and free agent signings. In truth, few front offices enter the annual fall fest ready to pull the trigger on any types of major deals because they’re still busy with internal assessments, finalizing organizational moves, and rekindling the drudgery of touching base with player agents.
Cubs fans are also coming to terms with the fact that Theo Epstein is playing it close to the vest due to a bloated payroll, hoping initial market exuberance retreats to something that is more palatable given their current financial situation.