Does anyone else find it funny that The Athletic cited sources to report that the Cubs are “beginning the process of becoming sellers” when Jed Hoyer flat-out said as much on Thursday? Hell, they’ve already begun the process of becoming the cellar with an 11-game losing streak that’s part of dropping 18 of their last 23 games. With virtually no chance of making the playoffs and a huge chunk of the roster uncommitted after this season, big names are going to be traded.
“You have to keep one eye on the future and what moves you can potentially make that can help build the next great Cubs team,” Hoyer said.