Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan writes that a Cubs Convention without the Cubs present reflects a quiet hot stove season in Major League Baseball. The annual fan event, typically featuring players and front-office personnel, may proceed without the team's participation, mirroring a slow offseason with few major transactions. Sullivan's piece, published November 4, 2026, highlights the unusual atmosphere surrounding the franchise as the winter meetings approach.
Cubs Convention Without Cubs Reflects Quiet Hot Stove Season



