Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the Chicago Cubs need a lefty bat?
The Cubs lineup is heavily right-handed, featuring guys like Wilson Contreras, Patrick Wisdom, Seiya Suzuki, Frank Schwindel, Clint Frazier, Nick Madrigal, and Andrelton Simmons. Rafael Ortega and Jason Heyward are the only two lefties currently in the lineup, with Heyward potentially becoming a bench bat after the Suzuki signing.
Why should the Cubs sign Freddie Freeman?
Freeman is an MVP, 5-time All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and 3-time Silver Slugger who slashed .300/.393/.503 with a 135 wRC+ in his final season with Atlanta. He rejected a 5-year, $135M offer from the Braves and is reportedly seeking a 6-year deal worth around $200M, and with the DH now in the NL, his bat can stay in the lineup deep into his career.
What would it take for the Cubs to acquire Eric Hosmer from the Padres?
The Padres are looking to move Hosmer's contract, which runs through 2025 with $21M owed in 2022 and 2023 and $13M in 2024 and 2025. The Cubs should pursue the deal if San Diego is willing to include a top prospect like Robert Hassell III or Luis Campusano to help offset the contract.
How did Joc Pederson perform in 2021 with the Cubs and Braves?
Pederson slashed .230/.300/.418 with the Cubs before being traded to Atlanta for prospect Bryce Ball. He improved with the Braves, slashing .249/.325/.428, and went on to win the World Series with them.
What kind of contract are the Cubs looking at to bring Joc Pederson back?
The suggestion is for the Cubs to offer Pederson a 1-year deal to return to Wrigley Field, where he would primarily serve as a DH and provide the left-handed bat the lineup badly needs.