Hosmer has been better than league average for most of his career and the Red Sox still owe him $39 million over the next three seasons. He’d be a great tutor for Matt Mervis, though they hit from the same side of the plate. The Red Sox DFA’dfirst baseman Eric Hosmer over the weekend and he will get some mentions as a potential DH candidate with the Cubs, who could sign him for the league minimum.Happ would be a great flip candidate for the Marlins. It’s fair to wonder if Happ could be traded as part of a package to Miami in an attempt to acquire starter Pablo López.By my math, the Cubs and Marlins are probably the only suitors for Conforto.If the Cubs decide to extend Happ, the contract that Andrew Benintendi signed with the White Sox could serve as a starting point in negotiations.Signing Conforto might make Ian Happ expendable. Chicago has also been connected to free agents Michael Conforto and Trey Mancini.One path to upgrading the bullpen could come through lengthening the rotation. Smyly could be a starter or a swingman, as could Keegan Thompson.The Cubs are working to bring back starter Drew Smyly.He doesn’t have a prototypical DH skillset, but is a high-contact bat who can get on base and help set the tone if the Cubs utilize him in the leadoff spot. Madrigal could be a DH option with Hoerner taking over second base.Atlanta will get an extra pick after Competitive Balance Round B. The Cubs will lose their second-round draft pick because Swanson was attached to a qualifying offer.Swanson has openly admitted to having a professional help him with his anxiety issues.Cody Bellinger is a great defensive center fielder and Pete Crow-Armstrong, who should arrive in 2024, is even better. The Cubs are building an all-world defense ($) according to Keith Law of The Athletic.His $25.3 million AAV is second to Jon Lester ($25.8 million).
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