Everyone knows that former Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon left for the big money of Chicago. And, it’s not lost on anyone that the Cubs’ pitching coach is former Rays coach Jim Hickey. That only adds to the story line of connecting the Rays and the Cubs this trading season.
Looking at the rosters, it is clear that the Cubs need starting pitching. With every passing day, they will be questioning their starting rotation. Yu Darvish, their prized off-season acquisition, just hit the disabled list with right forearm tendonitis. Might the Cubs be interested in Chris Archer?