CHICAGO -- As the Chicago Cubs gather for their annual fan convention this weekend, there’s a feeling they’ll be one player short.
They’re still in the mix for another starting pitcher, but the team -- and seemingly the league -- is in wait-and-see mode about dozens of still available free agents. It would be timely for the Cubs to unveil that final addition at the convention, but spring training is likely to begin with good players still on the market.
The Cubs could go to camp next month with a starting staff of Jon Lester, Kyle Hendricks, Jose Quintana, Tyler Chatwood and Mike Montgomery.