Chicago Cubs: Done with arbitration, Theo Epstein is ready to strike

The Chicago Cubs are set with their arbitration-eligible players. They are now able to explore moves but the question is, what will they be, and when?

The Cubs offseason has been quiet. But it’s the kind of quiet that has one thinking, “Hmm, too quiet.” Fans and writers have lamented the lack of offseason moves. But with so many key players arbitration eligible it was difficult for Theo and the gang to make any moves until that was resolved. Then there is the Kris Bryant service time grievance that remains in limbo.

All that being said, Chicago reached agreements with Bryant, ($18.6 million), the best defender in baseball according to Statcast Javier Baez ($10 million), Kyle Schwarber ($7.01…