At long last, the 2021 season is coming to a close with the Chicago Cubs officially eliminated from postseason contention – the earliest that’s been the case since 2014. Jed Hoyer has promised the team will be very active in free agency this offseason, so at least there’s that.
While that is exciting to hear, actions speak louder than words so it’s important for this front office to be accountable. We obviously want to make some big splashes this winter but we can’t overlook some of the production we’ve seen during the second half of this season.