There are several other teams that have run 200+ payrolls before that have very little on the books for 2023 besides the Cubs. I'm pretty sure Boston is going to be a major thorn in our side this off-season. The Giants, Orioles, and those horsefeathering Cardinals (they could sign deGrom and trade for Ohyani and horsefeathers horsefeathers all up). The Cubs are gonna have major competition and they need to flex on em and go beyond the comfort zone. It's critical that they come out of this with a TORP and at least 1 bat you should reasonably be able to pencil in for 20-30% above league average, but I think it's important that he can also add value elsewhere. They really need to put a focus back on the D and do everything they can to get more speed and athleticism in the lineup. The TOOTBLANs have been outrageous with this group and seem to be breaking even Ross. So, focus on the D and base running, get more powerful fly ball hitters who don't run pitiful contact rates, absolutely raise the average velocity significantly. Tall asks but necessary AF. Huge deficiencies on the roster compared to the elite orgs.