After Cubs trade one-third of their opening-day roster, the offseason will be a true indicator of their retooling status
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON — Roughly three hours after the Chicago Cubs concluded dramatically reshaping their roster — and by extension the organization — with their trade-deadline deals, right-hander Jake Arrieta stepped onto the mound at Nationals Park. The symmetry was fitting: Eight years ago, Arrieta was one of two upside players the Cubs acquired in a July trade as the organization, early in the Theo Epstein-Jed Hoyer regime, targeted younger talent and assets in their rebuilding effort. Five playoff appearances, three division titles and a World Series championship later, Hoyer is tasked with overhaul…
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