The Chicago Cubs would improve their rotation and hurt a National League World Series contender.
front office will be hard at work during the offseason, hopefully putting the team in a better position to win a World Series in the future.As they showed throughout the year, this ball club was much further away from competing with the other top teams in the National League than they needed to be. That was evident throughout the 162-game regular season.
Outside of their starting rotation, which also needs to improve, there doesn't seem to be one area Chicago should feel comfortable with. Due to their offensive struggles, they could have problems with who they add.If the lineup additions become too expensive, the Cubs might not have much more money to spend elsewhere.
However, highlighting the postseason again, the front office has seen why they need pitching when it matters most. That's why they've been linked toOne potential issue with Fried is his price, but this is the time to spend.
If Chicago wants to compete with the other top teams in Major League Baseball, they can't have a spending limit. That doesn't mean they need to spend $1 billion in the offseason, but money has to be spent. Fried would be an excellent addition, and while their rotation is left-handed heavy, his success over the past four seasons should quiet any worries about that becoming a potential issue.
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