The indication from the Chicago Cubs this offseason has been that they are ready to spend at the top of the market for their need for a starting pitcher. While there remain naysayers that the Cubs will follow through on the lofty expectations, ESPN's Jeff Passan dropped his offseason predictions that further suggest the Cubs are serious about adding a frontline starting pitcher this offseason.
While talking through the pitcher to get the largest contract this offseason--Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease, and Tatsuya Imai all get a mention--Passan mentions the Cubs in a group that includes the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays as teams looking to spend at the top of the market.