Chicago Cubs: This team doesn’t need to add another offensive piece

Chicago Cubs: Team looks to rebound from poor second half

At the end of last season, the Chicago offense struggled in a way it shouldn’t have. But many of the Cubs young hitters slumped in the second half. For example, Almora had one of the top batting averages before the All-Star break. In the second half of the season he hit only .232.

Another year of experience and development should help Almora, Schwarber, Happ, Russell and Willson Contreras. Contreras appeared to be overworked last season. If the Cubs are more careful with the number of innings they allow Contreras to catch, his bat should be livelier. The club seemed to figure that out late as Victor Caratini began to get more time behind the dish and Conteras slowly showed signs of life.

Improved health will also help the Cubs offense. Schwarber played with a back issue at the end of the season. Heyward and Anthony Rizzo both spent time on the disabled list. And the biggest health issue was Bryant’s shoulder. He went on the disabled list twice and when the Chicago third baseman did play he hit with much less power and looked overmatched.

Due to money, age and the possible return of Russell, the Chicago Cubs may end up only adding pitchers to the roster this offseason. The offense doesn’t need any more players. There are multiple reasons it could be even better next year without any changes in personnel.

If they add, it would likely make the team older and more expensive. The bullpen is the part of the team that still needs the most attention – not the Cubs’ group of position players.