Cub Tracks Has A Deal, Maybe

First, congratulations to the San Francisco Giants for their victory on Wednesday night to win their third World Series in five years.

Second, just about every major outlet has a story about the reported hiring of Joe Maddon, and in the interest of not linking the same story multiple times I have not included any of them here. But if there's a writer that you like the odds are good that there's an article out there by that writer about it.

From Comcast SportsNet:

• Patrick Mooney takes a look back at the events leading up to the reported hiring of Joe Maddon as the new manager.
• And he also asks: Now that they reportedly have Maddon, how about getting Russell Martin?
• [VIDEO] The gang at SportsTalk Live discusses what potentially happens to the competitive timeline with Maddon as the manager.

From Cubs.com:

• C.J. Edwards celebrated his announcement to the Arizona Fall League All-Star team with another strong three-inning outing.

From ESPNChicago.com:

• Jesse Rogers looks at what a Joe Maddon coaching staff could look like.
• With nothing still yet official, Rick Renteria says he's focusing on his job.

From CBS Chicago:

• If it is true that Maddon is coming, Tim Baffoe tells Cub fans that they should temper their expectations.
• Dave Wischnowsky looks at the tragic death of Oscar Taveras and draws parallels to the death of Kenny Hubbs in 1964.

From the Chicago Sun-Times:

• Gordon Wittenmyer writes that Jake Peavy has the Cubs at the top of his wish list, and that he and Jon Lester could be a package deal for any team.
• And apparently Rick Renteria hasn't heard anything from the front office while the Maddon rumors swirl.

From the Daily Herald:

• Barry Rozner says that while what is happening to Renteria is potentially cruel, in the end it's still strictly business.

From Cubs Den:

• Having Joe Maddon as the manager would add a new dimension to the Cubs' plan.
• John Arguello looks at the quest of adding intangibles to the Cubs' emerging young talent.
• And for those looking ahead to the 2015 draft, ESPN has released their Top 30 list.

From Chicago Cubs Online:

• CCO continues their position analysis with a look at left field.
• The Kane County Cougars are the winners of the 2014 MiLBY for the Best Team in Minor League Baseball.
• And the Cubs are the winners of the 2014 MiLBY for the Best Farm System of the Year.

From Cubbies Crib:

• Cubbies Crib talks with the crew at Rays Colored Glasses about the Joe Maddon situation.
• Is it possible that the Cubs would pursue both Jon Lester and Max Scherzer this offseason?

From Cubs Insider:

• Nate Schmidt continues his look at the Cubs by the numbers, this time focusing on defense and the Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR).

Today's food for thought: