Twitter mailbag: When does Theo Epstein’s new contract get done?

10:39 PM ET

ST.LOUIS — Time to empty the Twitter mailbag as I have (some) answers to your questions on the Chicago Cubs:

Will Theo’s deal be done before the all-star game? #CubsChat

— Curtis Powell (@dribbledfiddler) April 14, 2016

Jesse Rogers: At this point I would imagine it would be soon, but every time there looks to be an opening to complete it both sides say they’re focused on something else. Epstein has cited offseason moves and spring training as priorities then the Kyle Schwarber injury happened. Not that any one thing is holding it up but remember this involves more than just Theo. It’s also about some of the people under him as well. Unlike a manager on the last year of a deal this does not have that “lame duck” feeling to it. It’s different for an executive so maybe it doesn’t matter when it happens as long as it gets done by the end of his current contract.

Who do you think will lead the Cubs in homers by the All-star break? #CubsChat

— Kyle Cloninger (@Kclon12) April 14, 2016

JR: There are really only two choices, Anthony Rizzo or Kris Bryant though the way Dexter Fowler is hitting I suppose you can’t rule him out. I’ll go with Rizzo. It’s the easy choice since he’ll face plenty of right handed pitching which in theory he can tee off on. Plus, he has more experience and is simply a more consistent hitter right now. I will say it’s not easy for lefties to hit home runs at Wrigley Field depending on those wind patterns but you can’t go wrong with Rizzo.

True or False: The Cubs will have at least two players with more walks than strikeouts at the end of the regular season? #CubsChat

— WillOWisp (@BProrwicz) April 14, 2016

JR: Have to go with false. One player would be a nice accomplishment. …

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