I think they add one of the big name SS but time will tell.We'll see if the Cubs ownership actually wants to spends the money we are wanting them to this offseason.
They're frankly not any closer to competing this year than they were last year so not sure what has changed that would get them to add big name free agents this year.
I think they'll once again go shopping in the middle FA market.
Since this time last year they have added Stroman and Suzuki, had breakouts from Nico and Morel, Happ has had his best year, have a top 10 farm system (including 2 outfielders and 2 starters in AAA that could see time by next year), and added a potential DH. I think they are much closer to competing than they were this time last year.