Cubs fans went through some pain in 2021 with the trading of World Series champs Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Kris Bryant, but some veterans from that core remain, and the hope is that new players acquired in those deals will be able to contribute for years to come. Catcher Willson Contreras, Ian Happ, Andrelton Simmons, and even Jason Heyward will contribute at DH. Veterans Clint Frazier and Jonathan Villar were brought on board, and Japanese signing Seiya Suzuki has plenty of promise.
Marcus Stroman and Wade Miley were decent pitching acquisitions and join longtime Cub Kyle Hendricks at the top of the rotation. Several youngsters, including Steven Brault, Justin Steele, Keegan Thompson, and Daniel Norris, are all potential starters but will likely see time in the bullpen.
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