Jed Hoyer doesn’t inspire much faith among Cubs fans, but he has positioned the organization to do some damage this winter. First and foremost, the president of baseball operations is sitting on $50-70 million in spendable money. He also has eight prospects among baseball’s top 100. Most analysts agree the Cubs need a superstar, but that’s not Hoyer’s MO. He believes players like Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, and Ian Happ are perfectly capable of putting up 5+ WAR seasons, allowing that label to attach itself organically.
Hoyer Positioned Nicely for Roster Upgrades, Paredes Deserves Full Season Assessment
