For whatever it’s worth, the Cubs have over $100 million coming off the books next season and a lot of the guys coming off the books are starting pitchers who aren’t very good. Outside of 75% of the infield there’s at least enough contractual flexibility to reshuffle the roster quickly and add quality arms instead of being on the hook for aging players like Sandiego and Philly, who failed to cash in on their championship windows. No guarantees with Jed but at least it’s not a do or die situation.