The Cubs are just now getting to the stage of making some legit decisions on offseason pursuits, but we’ve known for a while that they’re looking to upgrade the roster without spending much. One area of need is center field, a position from which they got disappointing production on both offense and defense last season. They could also use another contact hitter who can balance the lineup, whether it’s out of the leadoff spot or elsewhere in the order.
Nicholas Castellanos isn’t likely to be back on the North Side, a decision that comes down almost as much to baseball reasons as it does money.