LAS VEGAS — The Cubs would still like to add another hitter and some leadership to their roster, but Andrew McCutchen won't be the guy to check both boxes.
McCutchen agreed to a 3-year deal worth a reported $50 million (with an option for a fourth year) with the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday afternoon in a move that will have plenty of ripple effects around the league:
Phillies in agreement with Andrew McCutchen pending physical. It will be three yr deal
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) December 11, 2018
The Cubs were never directly linked to the 32-year-old outfielder, but McCutchen is known as a clubhouse leader and a seasoned veteran — something Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer hope to add to their young core of position players for 2019.