The definition of a ceiling typically includes that reach.
I would be happy with 86 wins as a high water. 78 as a low water.
90+ it would take a green light to go over cap. Top b e honest it would be a perfect storm.
2015 was that. But they had 1st round talent they promoted early season. Even then it would have not made a difference except Jake pulled a cy young year.
soooo it is beyond a reach. I would just be happy with +500. They sell high on Bellinger and PCA takes over in CF headlining the beginning of the next generation.
Then with that in hand Jed spends on impact talent. Ohtani would be a huge acquisition. That is when the Cubs start looking the part of contender.
This year. Injury to Suzuki. Hendricks still out. 3B as a training ground for pretenders. Hosmer rated as the worst D 1B since 2016. Ya the article is out there with the facts.
It is going to be a interesting year. But not a contending year.