The Bryce Harper rumors are alive until they’re dead, apparently. It doesn’t take much squinting to see the opposing narratives with a common conclusion: The Cubs need help.
But there are differences of opinion as to exactly what kinda help. A nebulous cry for federal aid, manna, and a beneficial turn of the karmic wheel? A big bat, big arm, a collection of smaller arms? A whole flock of bats?
The championship window is closing.
The neighborhood is getting gentrified. Competition is good. It’s not best to be the big wheel all of the time.