The Chicago Cubs are facing a critical juncture with their outfield depth, especially regarding Kevin Alcántara and Owen Casey, who are highly valued over Alexander Canario. This raises questions about the Cubs' delayed decision to move Canario, who previously had significant trade value that seems to have diminished. The Cubs' approach suggests they have identified specific metrics or quirky attributes in players they prefer, possibly leading to suboptimal trades for Canario, whose potential was highlighted by last season's impressive 37 home runs in the minors.