CHICAGO _ Kris Bryant's throw to first base for the last out of the 2016 World Series seemed to take an eternity for Cubs fans. That's how the Cubs _ and potential trade partners _ now feel as they wait for free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson to sign and bring clarity to the Bryant situation.
Three seasons have passed since Bryant and the Cubs reached that zenith, and the team's steady regression has forced the Cubs to consider dealing their star third baseman and greatest asset to address other needs.
Donaldson could sign a lucrative contract before Christmas, which would help determine which teams remain in the market for a top-flight veteran third baseman. Here's a look at who might be interested in Bryant _ and what they have to offer _ if the Cubs decide to make a potentially franchise-altering trade.
