Chicago Cubs: Five things to look forward to in 2021

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Cubs fans have very mixed feelings going into the 2021 season. Several key figures within the organization have moved to other places and not much money was spent on improvements. With that being said there is still reason to believe this team can provide solid entertainment value.

Cubs fans – you do have things to look forward to in 2021

As spring just gets under way, the slate is wiped clean and there are plenty of possibilities on what can happen this year. Regardless of how they finish there will be some storylines worth following. Whether it is individual player performances, prospects coming up or the viewing experiences for fans.

It might be hard to accept the team as it is but at the end of the day we Cubs fans are too loyal to turn away from being invested in the team on some level. Might as well make the best of a team that does not aspire to be a top-dog World Series contender and at best be competitive. Much of this will rely on the core of Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez bouncing back after down years in 2020.

Here are five things to look forward to in 2021.

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