"it would appear that the club is ready to just enter spring training as is, which honestly isn't a disastrous plan since they bring back most everyone who got to the postseason last time around and at least replaced one big bat with a bat that probably isn't as good, but the player overall might still do well to make this machine hum."
"However, the recent signing of Chas McCormick and the random lurking of a Dylan Carlson around Cubs camp suggests the team is at least going to give Kevin Alcantara some spring competition, with McCormick one of those Ryan Ludwick reverse throw/bat guys (batting right) and Carlson a switch hitter if that makes any difference, as right now the bench is rather righty-loaded."
The Cubs have made very few roster changes since adding their last major pieces and appear ready to begin spring training mostly intact. Most postseason contributors return, and one significant bat was replaced by a less-proven hitter who could still contribute. The club added Chas McCormick and has Dylan Carlson present in camp to provide competition for Kevin Alcantara and bolster outfield/bench options. The bench currently favors right-handed hitters, creating a need for a backup outfielder if Alcantara or Matt Shaw cannot handle starts. Matt Shaw remains a likely trade candidate, which would create an infielder need for middle-infield coverage.
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