CSN Chicago · Feb 5, 2020
Sources: Multiple NL teams have contacted Cubs about a Kris Bryant trade
How the Mookie Betts trade shakes up the Kris Bryant trade marketThe Cubs’ offseason began with a number of roadblocks that needed to be cleared before the team could make any significant additions. Those all appear to have been cleared and the Cubs may finally be in position to make significant moves.
The Cubs’ desire to cut payroll to get under the luxury tax meant moving money before they could add anyone. The ability to do that was limited by Kris Bryant’s grievance case.