Fansided · Feb 5
Cubs aren’t sweating Framber Valdez rumor because it’s a laughable trend for rival
Sep 7, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesBefore this offseason, the Chicago Cubs were the "we tried" kings of each offseason. The Cubs would identify a potential free-agent target only to not make a competitive offer when it was time for a decision. That narrative has ended for the Cubs this winter after signing Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera, but a division rival seems to have been handed the honor.