What if all the talk about biblical losses and not having any money was just a smokescreen meant to obscure the true nature of Jed Hoyer’s machinations? Okay, that’s definitely not the case, but there is a little something to be said for the direction the Cubs have taken when it comes to seeking out small competitive advantages across a number of areas on the roster.
Look, I’m not trying to justify the lack of spending or trading away an ace in favor of some non-face cards and a Jake. I am, however, pointing out that there may be a method to Hoyer’s madness in a winter that hasn’t exactly been fulfilling for most Cubs fans.