Agent Scott Boras and his team met with the Cubs Tuesday night and discussed, among other players, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Josh Bell and Brandon Nimmo.
“I think the Cubs are ready to begin the truest form of their rebuilding process at the major league level,” said Boras, who would not discuss specifics about talks with any teams. “I think they feel that their minor-league system is in a place now where they need multiple major leaguers to allow for them to build that platform for their success.”
Hoyer has maintained he “absolutely” intends to field a competitive team next year, and team officials have said the payroll budget will be higher in 2023, leaving plenty of flexibility for the Cubs to make a splash — even as Hoyer engages in “intelligent spending” with an eye on the long-term picture.
Last year the Cubs made two meaty free agent signings: Japanese right fielder Seiya Suzuki and starting pitcher Marcus Stroman .
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