Chicago Cubs should check in on free agent Cesar Hernandez

The Philadelphia Phillies non-tendered second baseman Cesar Hernandez on Monday. The Chicago Cubs may want to check in on him.

The Philadelphia Phillies moved on from both third baseman Maikel Franco and second baseman Cesar Hernandez ahead of Monday’s non-tender deadline. The Chicago Cubs likely won’t be interested in Franco, but Hernandez is an intriguing player. Would he be a fit for the Cubs?

The Phillies’ decision to let Hernandez go was mainly a cost-cutting move, as he was projected to make $11.8 million via arbitration according to MLB Trade Rumors. The 29-year-old Hernandez is coming off another nice season, as he played in 161 games and set a career-high in hits (171), doubles (31)…