The Chicago Cubs are still considering free agents Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman as the first full-squad workout approaches. Cubs owner Tom Ricketts mentioned discussions with Bellinger but clarified they are not in negotiation. Manager Craig Counsell is focusing on Christopher Morel at third base. Ricketts emphasized the team's budget constraints but believes they are competitive at current spending levels.
An update on the Cubs and Cody Bellinger from Tom Ricketts and Scott Boras: “I don’t talk to Scott. One of his signature moves is to go talk to the owner.” “It’s the normal owner’s signature move to be involved in the efforts of recruiting players.”⬇️ https://t.co/GLUNQg9fxC
Ricketts: Cubs, Bellinger have talked, but 'it hasn't become a negotiation' https://t.co/WZApf07Xq5
Chairman Tom Ricketts addresses the Cubs' managerial shift from David Ross to Craig Counsell, from @maddie_m_lee: https://t.co/veWUpecbI9
"The longer the answer is, the more you're trying to find it." @JesseRogersESPN offers his thoughts on whether or not @Cubs manager Craig Counsell believes the team has enough offense. ▶️ https://t.co/6IGuO7VI5C https://t.co/MgXfc9xF5J
Cubs Chairman On Cody Bellinger: Some Discussions But Not A Negotiation https://t.co/5Ithko2GgW https://t.co/KgZQYEbM4g
Among topics Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts discussed, he doesn’t foresee baseball budget expanding without revenue⬆️ “We’re right there around CBT levels. That was our natural place for us & should be enough to win our division and be consistent every year.” https://t.co/WEpM7Ke5mK
Paul Sullivan writes: Motivational speaking isn’t Craig Counsell’s thing, but he’s ready to deliver his message to Chicago Cubs players. https://t.co/sl3EUQt5Cg
Cubs 'waiting' on FA Bellinger for contract talks https://t.co/kS2ADX6gpO
"He said the quiet stuff out loud...but nothing that we didn't know" @JesseRogersESPN talks about @Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts comments as Spring Training begins. ▶️ https://t.co/JGjffbPf2v https://t.co/CZb0kVdhjh
Cody Bellinger or Matt Chapman? The Cubs still have both free agents on their radar, but the first full-squad workout is tomorrow and a deal hasn’t happened yet. Craig Counsell shifting plans to focus on Christopher Morel at third base is intriguing.⬇️ https://t.co/0VnjJCNj0Y