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The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason in 2024. They could try and be aggressive this winter to add a superstar to their team in hopes of making a run in 2025. During an appearance on MLB Network's Hot Stove, Anthony Castrovince proposed this trade with the Toronto Blue Jays that brings Valdimir Guerrero Jr. to Chicago: Cubs receive: first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman Blue Jays receive: first baseman Michael Busch, outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and right-handed pitcher Cade Horton "It really hasn't worked with that core (for the Blue Jays). Let's blow it up," said Castrovince. "Let's send Guerrero to the Cubs, and Kevin Gausman. We bring back a long term piece in Michael Busch and we take on some Cody Bellinger." Guerrero is entering the final year of his contract and will be a free agent after this season. While Busch was good in 2024, the Cubs have been looking for a solution at first base since they lost Anthony Rizzo. Spotrac projects Guerrero to sign a 10-year, $259 million deal when he hits free agency. The Cubs would also be getting Kevin Gausman who is a two-time All-Star and fills a need in their rotation. The Blue Jays would get a former National League Most Valuable Player in Cody Bellinger and the Cubs' No. 3 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline . The Cubs are trying to find someone to take Bellinger as his contract is preventing them from potentially making big moves in free agency. Guerrero is a four-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger and a Gold Glover. He had a .940 OPS and 30 home runs last season. Gausman finished third in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2023 and had a 3.83 ERA in 31 starts last season. Both players would give the Cubs a boost as they try and win the National League Central. More MLB: Proposed blockbuster 3-team trade brings multiple All-Stars to PhilliesG0d4ather The Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (NYSEARCA: JAAA ) is back in focus today as we revisit a CLO vehicle we last covered in July, when we argued that rising market volatility would benefit the ETF. The bond market has Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Kindly note that our content on Seeking Alpha and other platforms doesn't constitute financial advice. Instead, we set the tone for a discussion panel among subscribers. As such, we encourage you to consult a registered financial advisor before committing capital to financial instruments. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
READY FOR PRIME TIME?ENGLEWOOD – When the Broncos showed up for practice on Christmas Day, rookie quarterback Bo Nix had a big surprise for his offensive linemen. Nix took them to an area at Broncos Park. He then showed off to his linemen a bunch of Traeger smoker grills and said his present was one for each. “It’s a great gift,’’ center Luke Wattenberg told The Denver Gazette after Thursday’s practice. “I’m super excited to use it. He took us in (Wednesday) morning to one of the garages out there and he had them all stacked up.” Traeger grills can cost in excess of $1,000. Broncos tackle Mike McGlinchey said all of Denver's offensive linemen got one, regardless of roster status. That amounts to 13 linemen, with nine being on the 53-man roster, three on the practice squad and tackle Quinn Bailey on injured reserve. “It was awesome,’’ McGlinchey told The Denver Gazette. “We’re really excited to use it. I needed one here in Colorado, so I can start cooking some good food and barbecue.” McGlinchey called it a “huge Traeger smoker grill” that has “all kinds of stuff” on it. He said the plan is for each player to have his grill taken off a loading dock with there being “dollies” available to help with the moving process. Denver's offensive line has protected Nix well this season. He has been sacked just 22 times in 15 games. Wattenberg said the gift was a big surprise and all the linemen were very appreciative of it. “Everyone loved it,’’ Wattenberg said. “We were all thanking Bo and giving him a hug and it was great.” Wattenberg said he “definitely” will be inviting Nix over to his home in the future to cook for him on his new grill. McGlinchey said he will as well. “Of course, no doubt,’’ he said. “I will happily.”
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None11. SMU Mustangs 11-2 (8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference regular season) What's next: at No. 6 Penn State, State College, Pa., Dec. 21, Noon ET Head coach: Rhett Lashlee (three seasons, 29-11 overall) About Lashlee: The 41-year-old is enjoying success in his first college head coaching gig and has guided the Mustangs to back-to-back 11-win seasons. He was offensive coordinator at SMU from 2018-19 before heading to Miami for two years and returning to take the head job. He was named Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year this season. Resume SMU notched ranked wins over then-No. 22 Louisville and then-No. 18 Pitt but really served notice while racking up 66 points in a win over TCU. The Mustangs lost two games by a total of six points: 34-31 to Clemson in the ACC title game and 18-15 to BYU. Postseason history This is SMU's first trip to the playoffs during the CFP era. The Mustangs have lost their past four bowl games, including two under Lashlee. The program had a memorable run in the early 1980s behind stars like Eric Dickerson and Craig James but numerous NCAA violations sank the Mustangs and they eventually served a two-year death penalty. The road to Atlanta SMU hits the road for the first-round matchup at No. 6 Penn State. The winner advances to play No. 3 Boise State (12-1) in the quarterfinals in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. Names to Know QB Kevin Jennings He threw for 304 yards and three TDs in the ACC title game, his fourth game over 300 yards passing this season. Jennings had a strong regular season with 2,746 yards and 19 TDs in the air and four scores on the ground. He can hurt teams with his feet, proven by a 113-yard outing against Louisville. "What is new now is the amount of criticism I receive from everyone. I get a lot of comments and messages from people on social media always criticizing everything after each game," Jennings said. RB Brashard Smith Stellar runner averaging 5.9 yards per carry to go with 1,270 yards and 14 TDs on the ground. LB Kobe Wilson Stands out against both the run and the pass, leading the team in tackles (110) and adding three sacks and two interceptions. S Isaiah Nwokobia He has enjoyed an outstanding season with 91 regular-season tackles and three interceptions while patrolling the back end. He has nine career interceptions. DT Jared Harrison-Hunte A force with 6.0 sacks, one interception and 38 tackles. He's in his first season with SMU after four at Miami. He has 15 career sacks. --Field Level MediaSeahawks RB Kenneth Walker III to miss rest of regular season with injury
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Mikaela Shiffrin will be sidelined for at least a few weeks after she suffered a puncture wound in her abdomen and severe muscle trauma during a giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont, the twice Olympic gold medallist said on Monday. Shiffrin was chasing a milestone 100th World Cup win on Saturday when she caught an edge and crashed into the safety netting at full speed, remaining down for several minutes before being taken to a medical clinic. Shiffrin thanked her fans for their support on social media on Monday and said it would take "a few weeks minimum" to be able to "take on much of any force." "I literally have a puncture wound and some pretty significant muscular trauma around my whole right oblique area," said Shiffrin. "We're starting the process to be on the mend and I hope to get back to being able to ski soon-ish." Shiffrin previously missed six weeks after injuring her knee in a high-speed crash in January while competing in a World Cup downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo and subsequently dropped the discipline from her schedule. Shiffrin is already considered the most successful Alpine skier in World Cup history when she topped retired Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark's record 86 wins in March.
Invesco Advisers, Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offers for Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals and Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income TrustIt’s been an eventful year in Canadian politics — and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming return to the White House suggests the next one will be even more turbulent. Join the Star’s Ottawa bureau , for a live virtual conversation on the year that was — from , to , to , to billions in new federal spending, and the continuing rise of ’s Conservatives. Reporters Raisa Patel, Ryan Tumilty, and Mark Ramzy will join host Althia Raj. Return to the Star on Tuesday to watch the live video conversation, or find it as a bonus episode of the podcast in your feed. Here’s how to join:
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