After a disappointing end to the 2018 season, Theo Epstein made one thing perfectly clear: 2019 would be a critical season for the Chicago Cubs – and many of the individuals employed by the organization.
Sure enough, after winning just 84 games and missing the postseason, the front office and Joe Maddon went their separate ways and former catcher David Ross is set to take his place.
The past month has also been filled with trade speculation and hypotheticals involving Chicago’s young stars. After all, Cubs president Theo Epstein has repeatedly said that there are no “untouchables” within the organization.