"We're nearly out of the baseball doldrums, but it's looking like it'll be 2026 before the Cubs give us anything significant to write about. While we wait to see whether my words serve as a laxative for the sluggish offseason, might I suggest a daily Metamucil regimen to those who aren't already following one? I have found that a morning cocktail of fiber, super greens, super reds, and collagen peptides is the best way to start my day. Oh, and a big cup of coffee."
"Getting quality sleep is a must as well, though I was unable to crash early due to the Bears' shootout last night. That's the second time in less than a month that they've had a chance to win on the last play of the game, and they've authored six comeback wins in the last two minutes of the game. If only they had a defense that was good at something other than taking the ball away. I would love to see Ryan Poles figure out a way to acquire Myles Garrett or Maxx Crosby this offseason, though they still need to address their run defense as well."
"The Cubs certainly aren't worried about their defense, what with Gold Glove-caliber defenders all over the diamond. However, the current group of starters working in front of those position players leaves a bit to be desired. Outside of Cade Horton, there's no one in the rotation who inspires a ton of confidence. Justin Steele's return date is still unknown, as is his effectiveness following a second elbow surgery. Shōta Imanaga needs to bounce back in a big way after falling apart down the stretch; Matthew Boyd was great, but he's about to turn 35 and just pitched nearly 56 more innings than he had in the three previous seasons combined. Then you've got Jameson Taillon, who was unable to reach 130 innings due to a pair of IL stints."
Offseason action remains slow and a morning supplement routine with fiber, super greens, super reds, collagen peptides, and coffee is preferred. Quality sleep is important but was disrupted by a late-night Bears shootout. The Bears have had multiple last-play opportunities and six comeback wins in the final two minutes, yet run defense remains a clear weakness despite takeaway ability. The Cubs have elite defensive position players but an unsettled starting rotation. Justin Steele's recovery and effectiveness after a second elbow surgery are uncertain. Shōta Imanaga regressed late, Matthew Boyd faces age and workload concerns, Jameson Taillon missed time with injuries, and Colin Rea and Javier Assad offer depth without frontline assurance.
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