Cubs BCB After Dark: Would you give Ian Happ a qualifying offer?

Josh Timmers of Bleed Cubbie Blue examines whether the Chicago Cubs should extend a qualifying offer to veteran outfielder Ian Happ this offseason. With an estimated value of around $23 million, Timmers identifies Happ and Seiya Suzuki as the club's primary candidates for the one-year tender.

Timmers argues that while Happ struggled against left-handed pitchers and posted his lowest weighted on-base average, a one-year deal could serve as a valuable bridge to the Cubs' developing outfield prospects. He also notes that Happ would be likely to accept such an offer.