Though trades and free agency tend to dominate the headlines this time of year, the “Organizational Breakdown” series is a staple of Cubs Insider’s offseason coverage. In the past, I broke down the Cubs minor league system by ranking the top prospects at each position. This year, rather than just simply ranking players, I decided to do something a little different.
The main reason for the change in direction is that the Cubs will be turning the roster over quite a bit the next two years. With very few integral players signed beyond 2021, not even a willingness to spend stupid money in free agency could fill all the gaps.