Deputy Editor-in-Chief, The Dugout. Formerly with On Tap Sports Network and The Loop Sports; featured on Bleacher Report.
Lifelong Cubs fan and baseball junkie.
Lover of Chicago, gardening, camping/canoeing, bicycling, live music, craft beer.
If the Cubs are indeed seriously considering a blockbuster trade of Yu Darvish, the San Diego Padres offer an enticing array of prospects that could make a deal realistic.
While the Cubs certainly need to pursue viable free agents that alter their lineup construction, the overall tenor of 2021’s offense will rely upon the changes made by the already existing roster.
The Cubs reported interest in Jackie Bradley Jr. is a welcome surprise, and serves as notice that the front office might be able to pursue legitimate free agents this winter.
Haruki Nishikawa is a contact-oriented hitter with Gold Glove defensive capabilities. If the price tag is right, he could be an ideal signing for a frugal Cubs front office.
Even with an expectedly quiet offseason for the Cubs, it’s always fun to dream of a wonderful Christmas. Take a look at what our Cubs editorial staff hopes to unwrap later this month.