We’ve talked about a handful of pitchers that the Chicago Cubs could look at to fill the fifth spot in the rotation. But let’s be honest. A reclamation project isn’t going to cut it for the Cubs. They aren’t trying to battle for a playoff spot. They’re trying to win the Central and go deep into the playoffs–preferably the World Series. So signing a guy like Chris Tillman or Lance Lynn simply isn’t going to work. The Cubs need a top-tier name for the rotation.
Tony Clark, MLBPA chief, finally commented on the state of free agency.