Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Cubs sign for pitching at the Winter Meetings?
The Cubs signed closer Brandon Morrow and agreed to a deal with Drew Smyly, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and won't return until late 2018 at the earliest.
Is Alex Cobb going to sign with the Cubs?
Alex Cobb remains unsigned on the final day of Winter Meetings despite the Cubs being favorites. Other teams like the Rangers and Yankees are also interested, and Cobb may wait for Yu Darvish or Jake Arrieta to set the market before signing.
What trade options are the Cubs exploring for starting pitching?
The Cubs are most interested in Rays starter Chris Archer and were engaged in serious talks yesterday. They're also looking at Danny Duffy, Danny Salazar, and potentially Padres pitchers like Cal Quantrill or Chris Paddack.
Why haven't the Cubs completed a trade for Chris Archer yet?
The Rays' asking price is still too high for the Cubs front office, though it's expected to come down soon.
Would the Cubs trade Addison Russell or Javier Baez for a pitcher?
The Cubs won't trade Russell or Baez for just closer Brad Hand, but they might consider including them in a larger deal with the Padres that involves young starting pitchers.