The Chicago Cubs are focused on improving their bullpen and bench at this point in the offseason, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Speaking on the first day of the team's annual fan convention,

"I was glad we got it done," president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said at Cubs Convention. "The timing of the exchange date is always awkward with the convention. Both sides were motivated to get a deal done.

The Cubs and new outfielder Kyle Tucker avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $16.5 million contract for next season, sources told ESPN.

Kyle Tucker talks about attending his first Cubs Convention, playing home games at Wrigley Field and how excited he is to join the club