Cubs Rumors: Marcus Semien could be in play this offseason

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One report suggest the Chicago Cubs could be in on infielder Marcus Semien.

Unless the Chicago Cubs are content with betting on Nico Hoerner at second base, the team has a need at second base. Last year, they pieced it together with Hoerner, David Bote and Jason Kipnis. The latter is, once again, a free agent – leaving just Bote and Hoerner to handle second and handle backup duties at several other positions.

But knowing the team’s self-imposted financial limitations, one wouldn’t think the Cubs would be connected to any legitimate infielders – at least not until they shed more payroll. But according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Chicago could “find…