It’s still relatively early, but it’s already clear that the Cubs are planning to buy at the July 31 deadline and trade for the finishing pieces to a legitimate playoff contender. What will be the calculus and the priorities for Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the mindset within the front office and answer more questions from the audience. Topics also include Pete Crow-Armstrong’s offensive approach and the Michael Busch/Justin Turner situation, which could become an additional factor at the trade deadline.
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