This is essentially a reiteration or clarification of some of the ideas we’ve been discussing for a while now, but it seemed worthwhile to revisit them while we wait for further developments. The Cubs appear to be plotting two potential paths, with January 2 looming as the divergence. That’s when Japanese righty Tatsuya Imai has to make a decision on his new team, and the Cubs remain in the hunt by all accounts.
Pitching has been Jed Hoyer’s priority this winter, and he’s done a pretty good job of adding to the bullpen without spending much on it.