A number of fans on some of the more popular social media sites have asked me not to write about possible Kris Bryant trades, underwhelming free agent signings, or anything that has to do with the Cubs’ current financial situation. Unfortunately that’s your basic North Side offseason syllabus, so, removing those three topics leaves me with little to discuss.
Spring training starts in just eight weeks and the Cubs have yet to make a significant trade or free agent signing. That doesn’t mean there isn’t time to change the face of the ballclub, although a lot of the teams who might be interested in some of Chicago’s players are filling holes elsewhere.