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The Cubs have stated that they are looking to bolster their bullpen and aren’t necessarily limited to filling Bellinger’s position immediately. With young prospects ready to step into key roles, it appears they are taking a strategic approach. However, if the Cubs fail to reinvest the funds from Bellinger's departure into top-tier talent, frustration is likely to build within the fanbase.
Rose articulated this well, emphasizing the expectation that the Cubs must be proactive in their spending to create a more competitive roster. Especially considering their franchise value at approximately $4.2 billion, the belief that they could afford to keep a player of Bellinger’s caliber—and acquire new talent—remains a sore point for loyal Cubs fans.