Let’s get this out of the way right off the jump: I don’t believe the Cubs will spend what it takes to land Corbin Burnes and I don’t think they should invest $200+ million into a 30-year-old whose strikeout numbers have been in steep decline over the last several seasons. They have, however, been connected with the former Brewers ace and are believed to be serious about upgrading the rotation beyond just having someone ascend to take Kyle Hendricks‘ spot. The ties to Craig Counsell and the NL Central are sure to drive a lot of the discourse, but hiring Scott Boras means any pursuit of Burnes is likely to be both protracted and expensive.
Cubs Third in Way Too Early Odds to Land Corbin Burnes
