""Everyone lies at these things," one GM told USA Today. "That's what we do. You never know what to believe. Everyone says they don't have money when they do. The truth comes out in spring training and you find out who lied the least." Hoyer doesn't lie publicly so much as he just doesn't say much of anything, and he's done a tremendous job of keeping his plans from being leaked."
""Lefty Ranger Suárez was not named in the piece, but he has been heavily linked to the Cubs and was even predicted to sign with them by two of four MLB Trade Rumors writers. Predictions vary wildly depending on the outlet, but Cease and Valdez could each wind up getting well over $150 million for up to seven years. Suárez, on the other hand, is being pegged at anywhere from $90-115 million over five years.""
The Chicago Cubs enter GM Meetings in Las Vegas labeled as the hot stove's biggest sleeper. Jed Hoyer maintains public silence while reportedly preparing to pursue top-tier pitching and a corner outfielder. Rival executives have linked left-handers Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez, plus right-hander Dylan Cease, to Chicago. Projections place Cease and Valdez possibly receiving well over $150 million for up to seven years, while Suárez is projected in a lower range of approximately $90–115 million over five years. Team statements at meetings are unreliable, and spring training may ultimately reveal true offseason activity.
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