Stroman Hopes to Stay With Cubs but Has Opt Out Looming

Marcus Stroman could be traded again if the Cubs don't turn their season around.
Stroman loves playing for the Cubs and would prefer to stay with the team.
The Cubs are open to a long-term arrangement with Stroman but negotiating during the season is tricky.
If the Cubs keep Stroman without signing him to an extension, they risk losing him for nothing if he becomes a free agent.
Stroman is confident in himself in free agency but would prefer to sign an extension with the Cubs.