Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney said last week on 670 The Score that the Cubs would operate at a loss this season, casting serious doubt on the team’s ability to buy at the deadline in what has become a surprisingly competitive season. Well, surprising to some. But even those who were bullish on the Cubs’ chances had their optimism colored heavily by the general dearth of talent in the NL Central.
Now, however, the Cubs are looking like they’re capable of beating just about anyone other than the Giants in San Francisco and they might be in search of impact players come July.