"It's a thin mention overall as far as the Cubs are concerned, but given those rumors back in December of interest, combined with the report earlier this month that the Cubs were still interested even after acquiring Edward Cabrera in trade, I thought it worth spotlighting. That's especially the case if a decision is coming soon, and we do think it'll probably be a quick cascade of pitcher signings either contemporaneous with, or shortly after, Framber Valdez making his decision."
"[W]ith the Cubs having traded for Edward Cabrera and checked the "we need a front-three type guy" box, I wouldn't say there was an expectation that the Cubs would be signing another starting pitcher of Gallen's caliber/price tag. The front is there (Cabrera, Cade Horton), a very strong middle is there (Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon), and the quality depth is there (Colin Rea, Javier Assad, Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks). Plus, that sets aside Justin"
The Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Orioles continue to express interest in free-agent starter Zac Gallen, and his decision could arrive relatively soon. Rumors linking the Cubs to Gallen began in December and have persisted through January, including reports of continued Cubs contact with agent Scott Boras. The Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera and already possess front-rotation candidates Cade Horton and Cabrera, a strong middle (Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon), and depth (Colin Rea, Javier Assad, Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks). A rapid cascade of pitcher signings may occur contemporaneous with or shortly after Framber Valdez's decision.
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