Why Cubs feel a responsibility to not immediately cast aside Addison Russell

[ASFN Admin]

The Cubs still haven't made a determination on what to do with embattled shortstop Addison Russell. It's now been more than a month since the Cubs' season abruptly ended and Russell was dealt a 40-game suspension by Major League Baseball for domestic violence. Many fans would prefer the Cubs just get rid of Russell and move on, but it's not that simple for Theo Epstein and Co.

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