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          How different will Cubs, Indians look in 2017?

          Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler and Indians first baseman Mike Napoli are both set to become free agents this offseason. USA TODAY Sports, Icon Sportswire
          • Jim Bowden, ESPN Baseball AnalystNov 3, 2016, 12:49 AM ET
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            • Senior baseball analyst for ESPN Insider
            • Former GM of the Reds and Nationals
            • Author of "The GM's Office" blog
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          Let's call it a season, shall we? Wow, what a game!

          We were treated to an entertaining 2016 Fall Classic between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs, two teams that clearly looked like the best in baseball when it was all said and done.

          And here's the bad news for the rest of the league: These teams won't change a lot for next year. While both teams have a little work to do this offseason -- and the Cubs have a parade, a trip to the White House and many other things to enjoy -- many of the same quality players will return for next year.

          With that, here are the offseason objectives for the Cubs and Indians:

          Chicago Cubs

          Offseason objectives:
          1. Re-sign or replace Dexter Fowler
          2. Replace Aroldis Chapman