Where does Jake Arrieta go now?  —  Chicago Cubs were down the road with Yu Darvish, but before they completed a deal, Cubs baseball president Theo Epstein, respectfully, put in one last call to the Cubs' star free agent Jake Arrieta for one last, long-shot chance to see if — if need be …

Even as spring training begins, baseball's endless offseason lingers  —  Spring training is typically a time for rebirth, unbridled optimism and a conga line of players showing up in the best shape of their lives.  —  This year, the traditional reporting date serves another purpose …

Cubs agree to terms with pitcher Yu Darvish on six-year, $126 million deal  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The long wait was well worth the pursuit for the Cubs, who agreed to terms Saturday with marquee free-agent pitcher Yu Darvish.  —  A cold, uncertain winter thawed four days before the team's …

Cubs Reportedly Made Late Call To Arrieta Before Signing Darvish  —  The Cubs “put in one last call” to Jake Arrieta before completing their six-year, $126MM deal with Yu Darvish, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.  Heyman says Epstein respectfully inquired as to whether Arrieta …