2012 Winter Meetings Rumors & Discussion (12/2 - 12/6)

[WOwolfOL]

I have a feeling we will go hard after Greinke, but I wonder if he will want to come to Chicago. We can then trade for some offense, sign another reliever, and be ready to at least be a middling team. I just wonder if he would want to bear with the development.

[northsider]

The job fair was $200 but I think anyone can go and network for nothing. I'm actually looking forward to just being in the lobby and seeing who I can talk to than more than the job fair itself . It might be easier to just follow my twitter for any info. I've posted a couple pictures on it already. It's @alexberngard if anyone wants to.

So you paid $200 and then just bought a hotel room?

Either way it's pretty dope.

[gocubs2118]

So you paid $200 and then just bought a hotel room?

Either way it's pretty dope.

Yep, they gave you a deal on the hotel room if you're going to the job fair.

[TooL D/R/T]

The fun officially starts with a Business of Baseball Workshop tomorrow morning at 8:15am. If we start to lose track of things, then I'll update the main post with more details to include major signings, trades, rumors, etc.

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Sweet! Thanks mate.

[northsider]

Yep, they gave you a deal on the hotel room if you're going to the job fair.

That's cool as ****. Hopefully you get a opportunity with someone.

[CubbieSteve]

I'll try to post as much as I can but it's going to be a zoo here starting tomorrow, so I'm not sure what the reception status will be. I'll post as much as it will let me.

So what's on your agenda for tomorrow?

[gocubs2118]

So what's on your agenda for tomorrow?

We have that Business of Baseball Workshop from 8:15-4:15. Nothing after that, hopefully that will be an opportunity to see who's all here.

[cubs1423]

We have that Business of Baseball Workshop from 8:15-4:15. Nothing after that, hopefully that will be an opportunity to see who's all here.

As someone who is obviously a huge fan of baseball and preparing to major in business (I'm currently a senior in high school), I'd really love to hear the major topics of the workshop. If you get the chance I'd appreciate a recap...

[gocubs2118]

As someone who is obviously a huge fan of baseball and preparing to major in business (I'm currently a senior in high school), I'd really love to hear the major topics of the workshop. If you get the chance I'd appreciate a recap...

No problem, here's the schedule of speakers for it.

http://www.pbeo.com/images/jf/12_jf/2012_BOB_agenda.pdf

[cubs1423]

No problem, here's the schedule of speakers for it.

http://www.pbeo.com/images/jf/12_jf/2012_BOB_agenda.pdf

Sweet! Thanks!

[Yagyu+]

I've included a "Recent Relevant Rumors" section in the first post as a taste of things to come. I'll update as we go.

[Mousedog332]

I cant wait. The winter meetings are like Christmas to me. I love em.

[OldStyleCubbies]

So pumped!!!!!!

[A New Era]

Thanks for the hotel pic! My tummy feels all warm and soft.

Who's everyone gonna be following on twitter? Wanna make sure I'm not missing anybody.

I don't use the tweeeters. Anything even somewhat important ends up here within 30 seconds anyway. Sometimes in 10. So no need.

[Tom Emanski]

Hey Yags, can't you add a nice hotel pick to your post? I want to feel cozy.


EDIT: What starts tomorrow? I thought the meetings started Monday?

EDIT 2: Got the agenda to load. So wish I could be there just too slink around the lobby! Anyone know if ABTY's gonna be there?

The Overlook Hotel doesn't do it for you? LOL