Even with the Chicago Cubs in the middle of what appears to be a two-year contention window, there remains the chance that the Cubs trade from their Major League roster this offseason. With a cap on what they are willing to spend this winter, and a number of players entering the final year of their contracts, it would make sense.
It's a layered conversation, for instance, the Cubs aren't going to be trading players for the mere purpose of getting value for them before they hit free agency next offseason. However, if trading Ian Happ or Seiya Suzuki would help them land a cost-controlled starting pitcher, Jed Hoyer and Co.