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That escalated quickly. Kris Bryant is on track to be the biggest name traded and top available free agent. Or, he might lead the Cubs to the NL Central title, win his second MVP award and sign a long-term contract to stay in Chicago.
The second scenario is much less likely than the first, at least the part about Bryant remaining in a Cubs uniform. But it took Bryant, 29, less than two months to reverse the narrative about his diminishing place in the game. He is practically a unicorn among today’s stars, capable of hitting velocity up in the zone and excelling at numerous defensive positions. If not for Shohei Ohtani, the appreciation of his multi-dimensional contributions might be even greater.