"SB Nation Offseason Simulation: Rebuilding the Illusion of the 2024 Cubs"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bleed Cubbie Blue
In the SB Nation offseason simulation, the fake 2024 Cubs made several roster moves to address their goals of staying under the luxury tax line, finding a playoff starting pitcher, capitalizing on 2023's second-half star, hoarding prospect depth, and adding depth at the corner infield, center field, and catching positions. They traded Mike Tauchman and Kohl Franklin for Matt Manning, David Bote for Trevor Williams and Roismar Quintana, and Brian Kalmer for Ramon Laureano. They also signed Kyle Higashioka, Reynaldo Lopez, Jeimer Candelario, Andrew Chafin, Josh Hader, Lucas Giolito, Hunter Renfroe, and Ryne Stanek. The resulting roster is deep and the payroll is under the luxury tax line.