When Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney told 670 The Score there was room in the budget to add pitching, he may not have been speaking in generalities. After hearing last week that a reunion with Jake Arrieta was unlikely due to the righty’s asking price, multiple outlets are reporting that a deal is close.
Breaking: Jake Arrieta and the Cubs are getting close to a reunion
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 12, 2021
Jake Arrieta close to signing with the #Cubs, source confirms @JonHeyman report.