Chicago Cubs have a catching core that could be great for years to come

Chicago Cubs: Excitement for this team

The Cubs are in a unique position. While Contreras continues to grow in the prime of his career, having two catchers in the system who could one day help fill out a big league roster is exciting. As catcher can be a somewhat volatile position in Major League Baseball, it feels as though the Cubs are locked and loaded for the next decade.

If Contreras can get back on the track he appeared to be on heading into last season, the front office may look at at least one of these guys as a potential trade chip. But, should Contreras’ defensive liabilities and second-half offensive woes from last season carry forward into 2019, the continued development of both Amaya and Pereda gains further significance.

The goal remains to keep Contreras in Cubbie blue for the entirety of his career, however knowing the ceiling behind him is a comforting thought. Amaya and Pereda could very well be the future of this franchise, and that is just fine and dandy.