Latest On Ben Zobrist
2019/05/latest-on-ben-zobrist-2.htmlThe Cubs have been without utilityman Ben Zobrist since May 8 because of a personal matter.
Ben Zobrist Remains On Leave From Cubs Indefinitely
2019/05/ben-zobrist-remains-on-leave-from-cubs-indefinitely.htmlVeteran utilityman Ben Zobrist has been away from the Cubs since May 8th owing to a previously undisclosed personal matter.
Cubs Recall Addison Russell, Place Pedro Strop On Injured List
2019/05/cubs-reportedly-intend-to-call-up-addison-russell.htmlZobrist has been placed on the restricted list after being granted a leave of absence to deal with a personal matter, per the club.
Cubs Reinstate, Option Addison Russell
2019/05/cubs-to-option-addison-russell.htmlDavid Bote and Ben Zobrist, too, have chipped in at second base in the season's early stages, though Zobrist has yet to replicate last year's production.
Could Elvis Andrus Opt Out This Fall?
2019/05/could-elvis-andrus-opt-out-this-fall.htmlIt wasn't long ago that a 34-year-old utilityman Ben Zobrist got a four-year commitment, but there's good reason to think now that teams will be looking to cap off a deal at three or perhaps four seasons with a player such as Andrus.
NL Notes: Nats’ Injuries, Mesoraco, Brewers, Nelson, Russell
2019/04/nl-notes-nats-injuries-mesoraco-cano-brewers-nelson.htmlRussell has not played second base in the Majors since 2015, and the keystone is currently occupied Ben Zobrist and Daniel Descalso.
Oldest, Youngest Players On MLB Rosters
2019/03/oldest-youngest-players-mlb-rosters.htmlZobrist had a strong showing in his age-37 campaign last year.
Cubs Option Ian Happ
2019/03/cubs-option-ian-happ.htmland Kyle Schwarber lead the way among the team's primary outfielders, while Ben Zobrist, Kris Bryant, David Bote, Daniel Descalso and Mark Zagunis also represent 40-man outfield possibilities on hand.
Royals Trade Donnie Dewees To Cubs For Stephen Ridings
2019/03/royals-trade-donnie-dewees-to-cubs-for-stephen-ridings.htmlThey are, however, flush with outfield options, as Kyle Schwarber, Ian Happ, Jason Heyward, Albert Almora Jr., Ben Zobrist, Kris Bryant, David Bote, and Daniel Descalso have all seen time in the outfield.
Cubs Yet To Discuss Extensions With Javy Baez, Kyle Hendricks
2019/02/cubs-yet-to-discuss-extensions-with-javy-baez-kyle-hendricks.htmlOf that group, the Cubs control Anthony Rizzo and Jose Quintana via club options for 2020, while the team probably isn't likely to explore extending veterans like Cole Hamels or Ben Zobrist until later in the year or even after the season, to guard against declines from either veteran (Hamels is 35, Zobrist is 37).
Twins Sign Marwin Gonzalez
2019/02/twins-sign-marwin-gonzalez.htmlWhile his $10.5MM annual salary is quite large for a super-utility player, to be sure, Gonzalez's ultimate guarantee was for half the length and under 40 percent of the total dollars the Cubs pledged to Ben Zobrist as he entered his age-35 season just three years ago.
Quick Hits: Keuchel, Marwin, Padres, Tribe, Wilson, Athletics
2019/02/quick-hits-keuchel-marwin-padres-tribe-wilson-athletics.htmlEntering the offseason, MLBTR predicted an $82MM guarantee for the 32-year-old Keuchel and $36MM for the soon-to-be 30-year-old Gonzalez, who wants a pact similar to the four-year, $56MM accord fellow utilityman Ben Zobrist signed with the Cubs going into the 2016 campaign.
Poll: Marwin Gonzalez’s Payday
2019/02/poll-marwin-gonzalezs-payday.htmlWhile not a multi-positional defensive wizard like Ben Zobrist, Gonzalez has acquitted himself well all across the diamond, and could conceivably be a full-time fit at second base, third, or in the corner outfield.
Making Sense Of The Whit Merrifield Extension
2019/01/making-sense-of-the-whit-merrifield-extension.htmlEven in a highly optimistic scenario, such as the Ben Zobrist bidding war, there's a limit to what this sort of player can earn in free agency.
AL East Notes: Rays, Orioles, Hyde, Elias
2019/01/al-east-notes-rays-orioles-hyde-elias.htmlTopkin suggests an interesting trade target for the Rays in Ben Zobrist, and though it's only speculation, Zobrist certainly fits the profile.
Cubs Have Considered Trading Ben Zobrist
2019/01/cubs-have-considered-trading-ben-zobrist.htmlThus, as the Cubs look for ways to improve this offseason with little to no spending space, the club has "bandied about the idea of trading" second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist, Sharma writes.
Quick Hits: Padres, Red Sox, Cubs
2019/01/quick-hits-padres-red-sox-cubs.htmlThe team clearly isn't willing to give up on Jason Heyward yet, so you can pencil him into the starting spot in right, with Ian Happ in center and Ben Zobrist at second, Albert Almora Jr., Addison Russell, David Bote and Daniel Descalso make up the remaining bench unit, ostensibly filling the roster.
Projecting Payrolls: Chicago Cubs
2019/01/cubs-payroll-2019.htmlUnlike Rizzo and Heyward, Zobrist finds himself in a walk year in a season in which he turns 38.
Cubs Owner Discusses Lack Of Offseason Activity
2019/01/tom-ricketts-cubs-offseason.htmlTheir outfield consists of Kyle Schwarber, Ian Happ, Albert Almora, Jason Heyward, and Ben Zobrist - hardly a crew that should block Harper or even Andrew McCutchen.
Latest On The Cubs, Bryce Harper
2018/12/latest-on-the-cubs-bryce-harper.html2019 is also the last year of guaranteed salaries for Hamels, Morrow, Kintzler, Duensing, Ben Zobrist, Steve Cishek, and Pedro…
Cubs Sign Daniel Descalso
2018/12/cubs-nearing-deal-with-daniel-descalso.htmlPresumably, Ben Zobrist and Ian Happ will spend the majority of their time in the outfield, though both have ample experience on the dirt as well.
Trade Rumors: Cubs, Hardy, A’s, Tigers, Holt, Yankees
2018/12/trade-rumors-cubs-hardy-holt-yankees.htmlJose Quintana, Ben Zobrist) and thus still have value to a Cubs team looking to contend in 2019.
Payroll Notes: Astros, Indians, Cubs
2018/12/payroll-notes-astros-indians-cubs.htmlAny trades involving current players, such as Ben Zobrist, who is in the last year of his deal, or noted trade target Kyle Schwarber would have to improve the Cubs from an on-field standpoint, as despite their fiscal restraints, they do not appear motivated to move someone like Zobrist simply for the salary relief.
Braves Sign Josh Donaldson
2018/11/braves-sign-josh-donaldson.htmlSpeculatively speaking, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Atlanta try him in the outfield corners during Spring Training as well; if Camargo proved capable, the Braves could deploy him in a Marwin Gonzalez or Ben Zobrist-esque fashion, granting him fairly regular at-bats while spelling Donaldson, Dansby Swanson and Ozzie Albies, among others.
Moore On Royals’ Offseason, Future Outlook
2018/10/royals-notes-offseason-bullpen-free-agency.htmlBen Zobrist, Johnny Cueto) have contributed to a depleted Kansas City farm system.