Cubs Obvious Backup Plan in Free Agency Seems Like a Perfect Fit

Unless there’s something else coming out of left field in the coming weeks fans can already tell what the plan has been for the Chicago Cubs this offseason in terms of upgrading the starting rotation. Shōta Imanaga is back after he accepted the qualifying offer, but at this point the organization is most likely viewing him as a back-end starter, while the front office attempts to sign a top-tier free agent.

We’re in the middle of the first part of the plan as it appears as though the...