Cubs Make Carter Hawkins General Manager

After a year of Hoyer handling some of the general manager responsibilities, as well as some of the staff, he has named Carter Hawkins the Cubs new GM.

“I am thrilled to bring Carter into our organization,” Hoyer said in today’s press release. “He has earned a fantastic reputation as a leader through hard work, open-mindedness, humility and intelligence. I enjoyed getting to know him throughout the interview process, and it quickly became clear that we share the same passion for team building. I look forward to partnering with him to build the next great Cubs team.”

Hawkins has served most recently as Cleveland's assistant general manager, having worked his way up from an internship to the front office. Though only 37, he has a total of 14 years experience working in MLB organization.

Hawkins' main strong suits lie in farm system and player development, so that will certainly help upgrade the Cubs' farm system as well as help players fresh or soon to be fresh from the minors transition into the big leagues.

I think this is beneficial with players like Brennen Davies, Ed Hertz, Brailyn Marquez, and others who have tons of potential that an experienced GM can help bring out.

Also it should help Hoyer in spending money this offseason, helping find candidates who can help the future of the Cubs, as well as trades that might include prospects either coming or leaving the Cubs' system.

Either way I'm excited for the Cubs' offseason and future, and for Hawkins' role as the Cubs new GM.

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