While the focus for the Chicago Cubs this offseason has been on pitching, there's been universal speculation that if the Cubs were to upgrade their offense, adding Alex Bregman at third base would likely be their preferred method. Still, the idea of the Cubs renewing their interest in the All-Star third baseman felt premature, considering most were just making connections back to last February.
The conversation has taken a more direct tone thanks to an update from The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma (subscription required). The Cubs' beat reporters confirm that the North Siders are interested in Bregman this offseason, and as expected, it's based on the same reasons why they had interest last offseason--leader with a championship pedigree, impact bat, Gold Glove caliber fielder.