If Jason Heyward’s prediction is correct, it would be huge for the Cubs in 2018 and beyond. Not only would they reap the rewards of an offensive output that has been sorely lacking these past two seasons, but it’ll mean that much less money they’ll have to eat when Heyward is traded to make room for Bryce Harper.
Okay, I’m kidding about that last part. But not really, since finding a way to move Heyward would be imperative if the Cubs are indeed serious about pursuing Kris Bryant’s buddy.
None of that matters a lick right now, though, since the Cubs kind of have an entire season in front of them before they can even think about 2019’s free agents.