It hasn’t been easy being a Cubs fan this winter and it’s quite possible things will become a little tougher before they start to get better. Rumors surfaced over the weekend that the Blue Jays and Cubs have engaged in talks regarding a trade for Kris Bryant that would include Kyle Hendricks. Were that to happen, it would leave the Cubs with just two veteran starters who have at least 20 career starts: Zach Davies and Shelby Miller.
Before I talk about the potential trade, let’s assume Jed Hoyer is counting on Miller a little more than the organization has let on.