Chicago Cubs Target Wants to Return to Dodgers, But Would Play Elsewhere

The offseason is finally here and Chicago Cubs you have a ton of work to do. Around Major League Baseball, there may not be a team that needs improvement this badly.

The Cubs aren’t in a bad spot, despite how poorly they played last season. In fact, they should feel confident in what they could build.

Signing players and spending money is always the easiest way to improve, but many seemed to forget that Chicago has the best farm system in baseball.

Realistically, there’s a good chance that the Cubs will have some of their youngsters available and trade them for impact players. If they did that while signing any of the top hitters available, this could be a completely different team next year.

They were one name bound this is Teoscar Hernandez. The right-handed hitter would be the perfect addition as he has shown at every turn throughout his career that he can swing it with the best of them.

He took a one-year deal and swung the bat at a career-high, possibly in the $100 million range.

However, according to Steve Henson from Los Angeles Timeswants to go back to Los Angeles Dodgers.

“Hernández did exactly what he needed to do after succumbing to a slow market and inking a one-year, $23 million deal with the Dodgers. He flourished, hitting 33 runs and driving in 99 runs. He also smiled his way through the season, happily tossing sunflower seeds to teammates. He would like to re-sign with the Dodgers, but he could get a better deal in other side.

The Dodgers have every reason to re-sign him. Not only has he produced for them in big moments, including Game 5 of the World Series, but they have money to spend.

If there’s one team Chicago doesn’t want to get into a bidding war with, it’s Los Angeles. If they want a player, the Dodgers always find a way to make it work.

That could become an issue here with Hernandez, but it’s also possible they get a better player than him and use that money elsewhere.

He just won a World Series, so the slugger might be interested in finding the biggest deal. If the Cubs somehow come in with a higher offer than what Los Angeles is offering, they could have the upper hand.

As with any free agent, there’s a price tag that wouldn’t make sense to touch. His price may reach that.