With the status of Ben Zobrist uncertain along with a hopeful Addison Russell departure, It’s no question the Cubs are in need of a second baseman this off-season. One name that has been popping up on the team’s radar is Whit Merrifield of the Kansas City Royals. If the Cubs could pull off a reasonable trade, the 30-year old would be a perfect fit for this group and could make a big impact.
To put things into perspective, the Cubs had Russell, Zobrist, Tony Kemp, Robel Garcia, and David Bote play second base last season.