Chicago Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as general manager

[ASFN Admin]

The Chicago Cubs hired Carter Hawkins as general manager on Friday, dipping into Cleveland's front office in an effort to bolster their own player development system. The 37-year-old Hawkins spent 14 seasons with Cleveland, including the last five as an assistant general manager. While Chicago has struggled when it comes to turning its pitching prospects into successful major leaguers, Cleveland has flourished.

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