THE Chicago Cubs The offseason is finally here, an exciting time for the front office to improve this roster. The Cubs’ plan has to be simple, as it was clear throughout the campaign that they weren’t as good as they should be to compete with the best teams in the National League.

There are no more excuses either, because Chicago has every possible resource to improve. If any team has a chance to significantly improve their roster this winter, it’s the Cubs. Whether it’s a busy farm system or money to spend, it’s time for the front office to get the job done.

This doesn’t mean things will be easy. While having these avenues to explore will make things easier than other teams, Chicago wouldn’t be able to call an agent and have his client sign the next day.

They will have a ton of competition for some of the best players on the market. If they offer more to players than other teams, they should be in a great position to attract them, but that won’t be known until they prove their willingness to do so.

On the mound, it wouldn’t hurt for the Cubs to add an ace-caliber right-handed starter. Even if they found a No. 2 or No. 3 option, Chicago’s rotation could be in a great position.

Options that fit this description include Jack Flaherty. Flaherty has had an incredible performance this year, putting himself in position to be paid like one of the best players on the market.

Some believe he could be looking at a $100 million deal.

Chicago was linked to the starter this weekend by Rowan Kavner of Fox Sportswho highlighted the campaign he led.

“Flaherty’s career didn’t pan out the way many hoped after finishing fourth in Cy Young voting at age 23 in 2019, but a bounce-back season this year demonstrated what’s still left in The tank A sensational first half Detroit made him the best pitcher available at the deadline, and although he had a volatile second half and postseason with his hometown Dodgers, he. The eight-year major leaguer just turned 29 and posted the best strikeout ratio of his career.

Few players in Major League Baseball raised their stock as much as Flaherty did during the year.

His strikeout talent was elite, as the recently aged 29-year-old struck out 194 batters in 162.0 innings pitched. This is a good sign that he will likely continue to have success in the future.