Epstein expects Cubs to win division next year |
The annual winter meetings are underway in Orlando, Fl. this week and the Cubs are apparently discussing how to try to shore up their team to try to make it back for another deep playoff run in 2018.
Cubs President of Operations Theo Epstein spoke with the media on Monday and said that he is thrilled about the Cubs' future the next several years. “We wanted to make sure we maximized our club’s chances in those years and didn’t hold anything back,” Epstein said. “Right now, the exercise is, how do we maximize the next four years? How do we make sure we have as many bites at the apple? By that, I mean going as deep into October as we possibly can. And we’re excited about our future.” Epstein knows that you have to always look for steps to get better as an organization and through player development. “But the challenges also represent opportunities to get better,” he said. “There’s tremendous opportunity for growth, both with the players that we have and the players that we can bring in from outside the organization. “Our goals haven’t changed at all. But we know some years, things are going to line up better than others for obvious improvement in the offseason or tremendous flexibility, and other years there are going to be more obstacles that you have to consider as you operate.” Epstein is still very confident that the Cubs will do great next season as he said fans should anticipate another division crown. “The goal is to win the division and try to go deep into October. Should fans expect us to win the division next year? Absolutely. Absolutely they should expect that.”
