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The Rundown: Decision Day for Russell, Driver Hiring May Bode Well for Contreras, Brewers Making Hader Available

At some point today we will know if Addison Russell still has a future with the Cubs. If keeping the beleaguered shortstop seemed controversial last year, one can only imagine the vitriol if he is tendered a contract before today’s 8pm ET deadline. While the personal issues that have followed Russell cannot be ignored — and by all accounts he avoided any off-field incidents this past season — is it worth $5.1 million to keep a player who seemed lost and ill-prepared?

The Cubs have a looming decision with Addison Russell. For @ForbesSports:https://t.