I know its a small sample, but I've enjoyed the return of Jeimer Candelario. Last off season he signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Nationals. Meanwhile the Cubs signed Eric Homser to a one-year 730,000 contract, and Trey Mancini to a 2 year 14M (all guaranteed), Cubs have since released both but seems like the Cubs should have used those financial resources on Jeimer instead or Eric and Trey. I know thats all hindsight but it still feels like Jeimer would fill a Cubs need for next year without (the same need they had this year)... Covering 1b if or when Mervis struggles, or 3rd because of Wisdom struggles. Nick Madrigal has filled the 3b role but his bat is not what most would want at 3rd.
1B/3b/DH will all be questions heading into 2024. Even with his bounce back year I dont feel we will command a large Contract and the Cubs should consider extending him.