Then there was 1: What Dansby Swanson’s free agency means for the Cubs’ offseason

Dansby Swanson is the last remaining free agent shortstop of the Big 4 this offseason. (Getty)

If the Cubs are going to sign a top free-agent shortstop this offseason, it’ll have to be Dansby Swanson. 

The Cubs had been showing interest in Swanson entering the winter meetings, before any of the Big 4 had signed. But as of Wednesday evening, the other three had found new homes, and Swanson was the belle of the ball.