Five key reasons why the Cubs' $141 million extension with Nico Hoerner makes sense

CLEVELAND — The contract would have been unthinkable 10 years ago. Even now, just over a week after becoming official, it remains surprising, bordering on staggering.Second baseman Nico Hoerner’s six-year, $141 million extension with the Chicago Cubs reflects something of a perfect storm. But in the context of today’s game, with its advanced metrics and adjusted rules that boosted the value of all-around players, it also makes perfect sense.Advertisement