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Almost all the storylines from the past two offseasons surrounding the Cubs have been about the front office not having financial flexibility to add any major free agents. While that still seems to be the case this winter in regards to the top tier of free agency, there’s at least this bit of good news.
Javier Báez is reportedly working on an extension with the Cubs, according to the Chicago Sun-Times’ Gordon Wittenmyer.
Via the Chicago Sun-Times.
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The two-time All-Star shortstop and 2018 MVP runner-up already has begun negotiations on a potential long-term extension with the Cubs, according to sources. It’s the first big step in knowing what their financial landscape might look like not only for this winter but for planning their strategy for the next several years.
Báez, 26, has taken over as the Cubs starting shortstop for the past few seasons and he’s developed into an All-Star player at the position. He has two years left under team control before becoming a free agent and his arbitration projected salary for 2020 is close to $10 million.
We’ve seen reports in the past of the Cubs trying to sign some of their young players to extensions, but so far they’ve only been able to lock up starter Kyle Hendricks.
Speaking of extensions, Kris Bryant’s agent Scott Boras said earlier this week that the Cubs third baseman remains open to signing a long-term deal to stay on the North Side. Of course, it would have to be at a fair price.
It’ll be interesting if the Cubs can retain Báez longterm this offseason and how that will impact the rest of their plans. Stay tuned!
