Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023
GM meetings could answer Cubs’ early questions
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Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the “painful” end to his team’s 2023 season would motivate him all winter.
That was during his end-of-season news conference. Now, the offseason kicks off in earnest with the general manager meetings next week.
Though the winter meetings in December are more liable to stir up trades and signings — the Cubs are expected to be active, with Cody Bellinger hitting free agency after declining his mutual option Friday and top-tier talents such as Juan Soto and Pete Alonso available via trade — the GM meetings are set up to provide some early answers for the Cubs and their fans.