Agree with the above completely. The Cubs had a bad run at the worst time of the year. Fix the bullpen, get another starter, get a 2B and/or OF bat and we will at least compete.
Rumors out about Schwarber, Bryant, Happ, Contreras all being on the block - honestly think Contreras is the one we definitely don't want to lose, Caratini has looked good in spurts, but not good enough to replace Willy. Moving any of the other three should get something decent to help the team in 2020 and potentially a prospect or two. Have heard they are trying to get Descalso to move into a front office role, that would be nice to move the contract into a different bucket, and he is terrible.
There should be a decent amount of early 30-something pitchers needing homes, and most aren't getting massive contracts - which should allow a buy low on someone that could see an NL bump or just need a change of scenery (Rick Porcello or Julio Teheran if his option isn't picked up). Darvish, Hendricks and Q should give us a decent top 3 - with Lester and fill in the blank being the real question marks.
Cards lose Wainwright, Wacha and Ozuna - can assume they will be in the same place next year 80-85 wins. Brewers lose Moose, Gio, Lyles and Thames - they should be in the same place, needing to drastically upgrade their starting staff, also 80-85 wins. Reds lose Iglesias, but thats not much, they could be better. Pirates bring back most anyone that contributed, but don't see them bouncing back. The central should be won with 90 wins again.