Chicago Cubs fans must understand – this remains the Golden Age
![CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 10: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs leads the team onto the field with the World Series trophy before the home opening game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 10: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs leads the team onto the field with the World Series trophy before the home opening game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fcubbiescrib-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2017-2F09-2F667014692-los-angeles-dodgers-v-chicago-cubs-jpg-850x560-e414496e21ed7d7dd9415a3b0ac3041c.jpg)
Looking ahead
The core of the lineup is intact. If anything they have too many big league-ready players. If there is such a thing.
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The rigors of a 162-game season have a way of always testing those with the utmost luxury of depth. I recently contemplated an on-the-surface look at a trade from the ML roster that could make sense for Chicago.
With the departures of John Lackey, Jake Arrieta, and Miguel Montero officially coming off the books, that’s more than $35 million alone for the offseason ahead.
Theo’s first order of business should be inking Davis to that long-term extension. Brian Duensing was an unheralded hero out of the bullpen all season and will also benefit this winter.
Will the Cubs bring back Jon Jay, who enjoyed a resurgent season on the North Side, and delighted fans with his 40 mph pitches?