Chicago Cubs Rumors: Lorenzo Cain has three-year offer from the Cubs?

DETROIT, MI – July 26: Lorenzo Cain #6 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers on a hit by Mike Moustakas of the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on July 26, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

If Lorenzo Cain accepts a rumored three-year offer from the Chicago Cubs, there could be wide-ranging impacts for multiple players on the North Side.

According to Bruce Levine, the Hot Stove could be ready to ignite – at least for the Chicago Cubs. After one of the slowest offseasons in memory, in which the club has been connected to countless free agents and trade targets, there could be something on the horizon.

On 670 AM WSCR Saturday morning, Levine reported the Cubs have a three-year deal on the table for free agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain. With an already-crowded outfield, this is a bit puzzling. But let’s break it down.

Say Cain signs the aforementioned deal. He immediately becomes the team’s starting center fielder – and presumptive leadoff hitter. Jason Heyward is under contract through 2023 in right field. And, by all indications, Kyle Schwarber has left field locked down.

What does all this mean? It points to at least one of Ian Happ or Albert Almora being flipped in a trade. At least, it sure looks that way. Which, honestly, isn’t a huge shocker. The Cubs still need to fill the final spot in the rotation and could benefit from another proven relief arm, as well.

Cain, who turns 32 in April, slashed .299/.356/.445 over the last three years in Kansas City. An elite defender in center field, he brings a lot of positives to the table. He’s one of those guys who offers quite a bit in multiple areas – especially defensively.

If Lorenzo Cain accepts a rumored three-year offer from the Chicago Cubs, there could be wide-ranging impacts for multiple players on the North Side.

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