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Paul Sullivan: Cubs hope to shield players from offseason trade rumors. Will it work?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Cubs veterans looking for clues about their future in Chicago can stop reading now.

President Theo Epstein said Monday he's not interested in reacting to every rumor that pops up on Twitter, the internet or talk radio.

The Cubs entered the offseason with speculation they're shopping catcher Willson Contreras and that former Most Valuable Player Kris Bryant may also be available for the right price.

Yes, the Cubs will be looking to restock the farm system, rebuild on the fly and rebound from another lost September,

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