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An update on where Anthony Rizzo’s contract extension talks stand

Anthony Rizzo is the face of the Cubs franchise.

On that, almost all Cubs fans would agree. His play on the field combined with his off-field charitable work has made him a popular player in Chicago.

In 2013, he signed what would turn out to be a far under-market contract that takes him through the end of the 2021 season.

Per this Gordon Wittenmyer article at NBC Sports Chicago, Rizzo clearly understands his value to the franchise and states flat out that he wants to stay:

“I want to be here for the rest of my career.