It feels inevitable that Chicago Cubs fans and Boston Red Sox fans will endure the same circus they did last offseason. The Red Sox don't appear willing to give Alex Bregman a long-term contract, while the Cubs seem to be enamored with Bregman, but first need to decide how they are addressing their need for a starting pitcher this offseason.
If the Cubs trade for a starting pitcher, like MacKenzie Gore or Edward Cabrera, it would seem that they will turn to free agency and Bregman to address the fact that Kyle Tucker won't be returning to the team next season.