WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Chicago Cubs head to the winter meetings as defending champs for the first time, and they are searching for depth in their pitching staff to ensure a good opportunity to repeat. Here are three questions to ponder as agents and team executives descend on the nation's capital.
Will the Cubs pull the trigger on a deal for another young starter, and will they trade from their major league core to do so?
Remember, after several attempts, the Cubs finally got a young, controllable pitcher in Mike Montgomery when they traded prospect Dan Vogelbach to the Seattle Mariners last season.