The biggest need for the Chicago Cubs this offseason has been the same as it was last offseason and at the MLB trade deadline: power pitching. Although the Cubs' pitching infrastructure has been impressive, it hasn't prioritized velocity, which was exposed during their playoff run against the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers.
The Cubs could look toward free agency to address that need with Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease, and Ranger Suarez at the top of the class for starting pitchers, but that would require a level of financial commitment the Cubs haven't had for pitching since they signed Yu Darvish.