No matter how hard I try, my brain just cannot seem to fully accept the Cubs financial limitations this winter. I look at their existing budget (currently sitting roughly $60 million beneath last year’s total (and $70-$80M beneath the 2016-2018 figures)) and I look at their roster (which features just TWO outfielders and arguably just TWO sure-fire starting pitchers), and I just don’t believe it. I just can’t believe they’re going to spend next-to-nothing for the third straight offseason, and could perhaps even cut salary from here. I know that it’s reportedly true. I know that it’s maybe even likely. But I just can’t believe it.