That makes our club worse than acquiring Upton. By getting Upton we can eliminate Bautista's negative value in defense. If we were to get Bruce, we would still be stuck playing either one in the outfield.
The only benefit Goins provides this team now is his ability to play all infield positions and maybe LF. I can't see Goins playing the infield at all in the playoffs (if he does, we got a major injury), so I'd rather have Carrera.
Conflicting reports that they are talking about an extension too. Honestly the Cubs should just go for it and sell the farm. They have the payroll to sign free agents and a current young roster at pretty much every spot.