The long-shot idea of the Chicago Cubs trading Nico Hoerner doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Dating back to last offseason, there have been whispers that the Cubs could entertain the idea of trading Hoerner, and since the Winter Meetings this offseason, it's been in the background of the potential moves made by the front office.
The Cubs have been linked to Bo Bichette in recent days, and it would seem that the interest would only be tied to a potential trade of Hoerner. Hoerner is a free agent next offseason, and taking emotions out of the decision, there certainly could be a scenario where the front office moves the Gold Glove infielder (presumably for cost-controlled pitching) and then signs one of Bichette or Alex Bregman to replace him in the starting lineup.