In theory, the Chicago Cubs have money to spend this offseason. A quick look at the Cubs' books shows they have nearly $100MM to spend this offseason before going over the luxury tax threshold. Despite that fact, Jed Hoyer was coy about how much spending the Cubs will actually do this winter, suggesting the front office has yet to have that discussion with ownership.
It's a conversation that will determine how the Cubs go about their need for pitching. The Cubs' looking to upgrade their pitching isn't anything new; they have had a need for a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher dating back to last offseason.