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The rumor is that the Cubs have to cut 25% off of the payroll.  If they bring everybody back then that is $8-10 million left to spend.

They are very sure that expensive free agents where not an option.

I get that, but that's not the same as bringing everybody back. I'd be surprised if there is not an effort to avoid doing that. Who knows what trade options will be in this highly uncertain period, but I expect they will make every effort to make changes through trades.