Cubs Offseason Schedule

Once the World Series is over, Major League Baseball offseason will really get going. Here's a list of import Cubs dates:

• Late Oct./Early Nov.- Tom Ricketts is expected to take control of the Cubs
• Early November- Organizational Meetings in Mesa
• Nov. 4 10am: Cubs Convention weekend passes go on sale at Cubs.com.
• Nov. 9: MLB Network Offseason Shows Start
• Nov. 20: Reserve lists for all Major and Minor League levels filed.
• Dec. 1: Last date for former Club to offer salary arbitration to receive compensation
• Dec. 7-10: Winter Meetings, Indianapolis
• Dec. 10: Rule 5 Draft
• Dec. 12 Tender Deadline
• Jan. 15-17: 25th Annual Cubs Convention

Expected dates based on last years':

• Nov. 1: Players file for Free Agency
• Nov. 10-20: MLB Awards (MVP, Cy Young, ect.) announced
• Dec. 3: Cubs announce Spring Training Schedule
• Dec. 17: Minor League Coaching Staff Changes
• Dec. 18: Cubs Announce Caravan Tour
• Jan. 9: Spring Training Broadcast Schedule Released
• Jan. 11: Cubs Convention Complete Schedule and List of Attendees Released
• Jan. 12-13: Cubs Caravan
• Jan. 20: Cubs make Spring Training Invites
• Feb. 14: Pitchers & Catchers Report
• Feb. 16: Broadcast Schedule for Reg. Season
• Feb. 20: Tickets go on Sale

So, this winter promises to be a thrilling one, and I'll continue to have daily posts and all the latest updates here on Everything Cubs Blogs. We'll have special coverage of the winter meetings in December, Cubs Convention in January, and Spring Training in February! But for the next two months, it's all about looking forward, looking back, and the Hot Stove!