Cubs mailbag: How are the pieces going to fit together?

It’s never a good sign when looking ahead to next year becomes a thing in July. But that’s where the Cubs are at right now, so Patrick Mooney of The Athletic opened up the mailbag to take your questions about the franchise’s direction. It always starts at the top, how ownership feels about the baseball operations group and whether patience is running out. From there, it’s a look at Christopher Morel’s development, clubhouse chemistry, the chances of a Corbin Burnes pursuit and whether hiring Craig Counsell was a rushed decision.

[@RodneyHennings]

Now!! Isn't that lack of good coaching in the Minors!!??🧐🤔

[@RodneyHennings]

If it wasn't a rushed decision, it was, in my opinion, the wrong one!! When they hired Maddon, and let Renteria go, the Cubs had multiple sluggers!! Now!! they just have a bunch of Little leaguers!! In my opinion, this whole organization is nothing but!!😲🙄🥱😠🤨🧐😒😬

[@timad11]

This organization is poorly run from top to bottom. The owners approve of it because no changes are made.