While the Cubs are reportedly interested in acquiring pitcher Jack Flaherty, they are believed to be primarily focused on signing international prospect Maikol Sasaki. If Sasaki chooses another team, Chicago could make a serious push for Flaherty.
Both players could wind up making a huge impact, but they certainly weren't the high-profile acquisitions fans were hoping for entering the winter.didn't come as much of a shock, but thus far, they haven't been in on the second tier, either.
"A number of other teams also remain in the mix for Flaherty including the Giants, Blue Jays, Tigers and Cubs," he wrote.were the favorites, but with the Orioles agreeing to terms on Friday on a $15 million deal with Charlie Morton, they very well could be out of the equation.
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