Well, now there’s a provocative headline. The Chicago Cubs are once again poised to be a very good team in 2018. They are coming off three straight postseason appearances, two consecutive division titles and are just one year removed from being defending World Series champions. They’ve got a former MVP on the squad, a topnotch rotation and a deep bullpen, and most of the players who are on the 2018 team will also be around at least one more year.
Why do they need Bryce Harper, then? First, here’s a look at the probable Opening Day roster for this year’s Cubs and their contract status.