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The Official Christmas Wish List for the 2026 Cubs
The headlines are quiet, the takes are not. We sift through a sleepy winter meetings and unpack what actually matters for the Cubs in 2026: how bullpen culture gets built on purpose, why Michael Busch facing lefties changes the roster map, and where ownership should place this team in MLB’s payroll tiers. No fluff, no empty rumor-chasing—just a clean look at the levers that create real wins.
I walk through the logic of targeting veteran relievers like Hobie Milner and Phil Maton to set standards, routines, and trust for the younger arms who will rotate through the pen. We talk about the…
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