Still no word on the Lester front, though it is said a decision is immanent. The Cubs did sign Jason Hammel to a multi-year deal. This is not a big deal, though Hammel will help solidify the middle of the rotation, which now consists, I guess, of Arrieta, Hendricks, Wada, and Hammel. Hammel pitched better than his record indicates in his two month stint with the Athletics. I kind of thought the Cubs would make a bigger play for Masterson since he has a bigger upside.
Supposedly the Cubs are negotiating to acquire Miguel Montero from the Diamondbacks. This makes some sense. Montero is a good defensive catcher who hits righties well. A platoon with Castillo would make a formidable combination, or at least an improvement over last year.
Epstein and Hoyer are at least talking a good game. They want to contend for the division. They are looking for left-handed batters who can get on base as well as starting pitchers.
On the other side of town, the White Sox are making a bit of a splash. They have rented Jeff Samardzija for next to nothing in exchange. Also picked up the Yankees closer David Robertson. Not a big fan of multi-year big money contracts to relief pitchers, although Robertson is good.
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