The Cubs own the worst record in baseball, which leads many to believe that they will hold a fire sale this summer.
After the First-Year Player Draft in early June, Chicago's front office will focus on the trade market.
"You get to that point in the year where decisions, roster moves, a lot of things like that [have to be made]," manager Dale Sveum said when asked about how important the next few weeks are for the big-league club.
"You get to the point where if you're not playing well things start changing a lot."
Sveum Aware How Important Next Few Weeks Are For Cubs