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MLB Rumors: Cubs First Baseman Anthony Rizzo Mocks Kris Bryant Trade Talk

The MLB rumor mill is churning as speculation continues to mount about the landing spots for free-agent superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

Reports also surfaced Friday that the Cubs might be open to trading just about anyone, including star third baseman Kris Bryant. Theo Epstein, the head of baseball operations, shot down Bryant trade talks, saying "We are lucky to have some impact players and we are looking to add to them, not substract."

Chicago's first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, mocked the reports tweeting, "'Sources' LOL why don’t people just own up instead of writing article for clicks?