Fansided · Aug 4, 2021
Chicago Cubs: This winter might make or break Jed Hoyer
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Chicago Cubs management can’t do anything right these days. The trades of three beloved superstars have put Jed Hoyer under the gun. The Cubs roster is gutted, and it’s basically a Triple-A lineup for the remaining 50+ games or so. Fortunately for Hoyer, this winter will give the Cubs a chance to redeem themselves.
Chicago will only have about $50 million or so on the payroll coming out of the 2021 season. There will be money to spend. Both Hoyer and Cubs’ Chairman Tom Ricketts have spoke about financial flexibility moving forward. Now, it’s up to them to prove it.