Cubs Rumors: Bryce Harper decision expected in the coming days?

Cubs Rumors: We’re rolling with the cards in our hand this season

At this point, it doesn’t matter to the Cubs where Bryce Harper signs. He’s not coming to Chicago, so if you’re still clinging to that delusional pipe dream, do yourself a favor and let it go.

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Given Chicago’s recent history with Los Angeles (they took turns eliminating one another in the NLCS in 2016 and 2017) – seeing Harper go to the Dodgers would likely be more significant. Still, it’s not like the Cubs don’t have their own stars who are more than capable of going toe-to-toe with him (namely, his childhood friend and fellow former MVP Kris Bryant).

The Phillies have their work cut out for them in a vastly improved National League East – and still don’t represent as big a threat to Chicago as the Dodgers. The only other team loosely linked to Harper, the San Francisco Giants, still seem like a pretty long shot given they’re on the precipice of a rebuild as things stand.

But here’s what you really need to know. It doesn’t matter where Bryce Harper signs. The Chicago Cubs, as the Baseball Tonight podcast put it last week, seemed ‘fat and happy’ in 2018. Chicago’s offense broke, they watched a third-straight division title evaporate right in front of them and then, they lost to the Colorado Rockies in the Wild Card game.

This season, it’s all about getting back to the basics. Don’t worry about what the Phillies and Dodgers are doing. Focus on playing sound, fundamental baseball – and most importantly, go out there and have some fun winning.