As the Chicago Cubs, like all of MLB, wait for the Ohtani-sized domino to fall, GM Carter Hawkins focuses on preparation

Big moves appear to be on hold until superstar Shohei Ohtani chooses his next team. As MLB’s annual winter meetings got underway this week, the Chicago Cubs are charting a challenging course: mapping potential avenues to improve the roster while waiting for the Ohtani-sized domino to fall. General manager Carter Hawkins redirected when asked Monday evening about the team’s interest in Ohtani, …