Chicago Cubs
Apr 26, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A Chicago Cubs hat and glove sits in the dugout during a game with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
After a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Mets in the NLCS, the Chicago Cubs will aim to come back stronger in 2016. One way team president Theo Epstein plans to do that is by improving the club’s pitching staff. At a press conference following the team’s playoff exit, Epstein said, “We need more pitching, that’s obvious.”
The Cubs landed one of last offseason’s top pitching prizes in Jon Lester, and they could be poised to do something similar this winter. Greinke, Lester and Jake Arrieta would be a very tough trio for opposing teams to match up against.
With several talented young bats in their lineup like Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber, the Cubs can afford to keep spending on first-rate starting pitching. They will have options, but Greinke would be a great addition for them as they seek to finally clear that World Series hurdle.
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