Chicago Cubs: Anthony Rizzo might be gone after 2021
It is hard to imagine seeing Anthony Rizzo playing in any other jersey going forward besides the Chicago Cubs one. He has been one of the most important players in the history of the team for a variety of reasons. He has been productive on the field, helped them end the 108-year curse, and has been stellar in the community. When people think of the Cubs, Anthony Rizzo is one of the first people that should be coming to their mind. When he retires, they should retire his number and build him a statue.
The Chicago Cubs might lose Anthony Rizzo after the 2021 season is over.
Theo Epstein was a big part of Rizzo’s development. He was there when Rizzo was drafted to the Boston Red Sox and he was the one who acquired him in a trade. Ever since then, Rizzo has become one of the key pieces to a championship team. They built a very good team around him that made many playoff appearances and had a World Series title.
Unfortunately, however, it sounds like 2021 could be his last year with the team. There are multiple reports out there that he is not going to come to an agreement on an extension with the Cubs and play out his last season there. He sees this as a potential last year with the franchise.
That would be a big loss for the Cubs in every way. He means more to that team than any player has in the last 25 years and maybe ever. There were some players who were slightly more talented but few were as consistent. There are also very few Cubs to ever have the off-the-field success that he has.
Anthony Rizzo says no new contract is on the horizon. He will not talk contract during the season.
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) March 29, 2021
Anthony Rizzo says that a contract extension is now unlikely before opening day and will play out the final year. #Cubs
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 29, 2021
Rizzo said he can’t tell what the future holds but is looking at this as his last year as a Cub.
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) March 29, 2021
Rizzo “For some reason it just didn’t work out” on contract talks that were upbeat all spring.
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) March 29, 2021
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As you can see, it seems like Rizzo was very interested and productive in trying to get a new contract done. It is sad to see these quotes come out but it is what it is. The Cubs are going into this year with it potentially being the last for Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Javier Baez. It sort of has “The Last Dance” vibes to it. It could end up being where they come to an agreement later as you never know what the future holds but it is sad that this is what they’re dealing with right now.