Since the offseason began, the bullpen on the North Side of Chicago is beginning to look a lot like the one in Arlington last season. On Christmas Eve, the Cubs added Jacob Webb on a one-year deal, increasing their number of ex-Rangers relievers to three. Earlier this offseason they added Hoby Milner and Phil Maton to their pen.
Tyler Soderstrom's extension with A's hurts Rangers
Another rare sight is the A's spending money and making moves that point the organization in a positive direction. In addition to trading for Jeff McNeil, the Athletics also extended their 24-year-old outfielder Tyler Soderstrom to a team friendly eight year deal.