Chicago Cubs: Looking ahead: Who gets the first extension?

The Chicago Cubs possess an enviable crop of young players. For fun, let’s look at all the pros and cons of extending each one, and who will get the first one.

With all the young players the Chicago Cubs have, it’s an exciting time to be a fan of the World Series champions. Throw in the fact that all are under contract for the next few years and it appears the team will only get better.

However, one of the most important lessons one can instill in their head is that nothing lasts forever. With that being said, it’s best not to get too attached to the current club, as they will not be together forever.

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Nonetheless some of the current young players are certain to get extensions; they’re too good not to.

It’ll be interesting to see how Theo Epstein and co. approach the situation, as they don’t have to extend anyone now, though they may save some money down the line if they do.

It’s inevitable that extension[s] will be handed out. The question is, who will get the first one?

Below we’ll list some players we feel have the best shot at getting extended first, along with the pros and cons of doing so.