I had hoped the Cubs would give Span a shot. He’s a great contact hitter who reaches base at a respectable rate (.345 OBP in 2015). He has enough speed to make pitchers nervous.
And while his defensive numbers were down for 2015, he has generally been a plus defender in center field. But now he’s not an option.
So what options are left for the Cubs to find a leadoff hitter?
Reuniting with Dexter Fowler is one possibility. MLB Trade Rumors had most recently linked him with the Giants and Kansas City Royals.