If you were hoping to be encouraged by a report of the Cubs’ pursuit of an impact bat to bolster their infield, you’ve come to the wrong place. All things considered, the latest name to which they’re being connected makes Daniel Descalso seem like a juiced-up Bret Boone. According to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, the Cubs are pursuing ($) 28-year-old Carlos Asuaje after being unable to afford options like Eric Sogard and César Hernández.
That information probably doesn’t assuage your concerns about all the other inactivity this offseason, since Asuaje isn’t exactly a difference maker.