I’ve done articles like this for the past few seasons, taking an early look at where the Cubs stand payroll and luxury tax-wise, and this year ... well, it’s different.
Why? Because the amount of money committed to players to date for 2023 is far below any luxury tax that would have to be paid by the club. Like, more than 80 million dollars below the first 2023 luxury tax level of $233 million.
So you’d think the Cubs would have money to burn on good players. We all hope they’ll do so. Nothing’s happened so far — but then again, there are still lots of good free agents unsigned.