Former MLB Exec Would 'Like To See' Chicago Cubs Sign All-Star Slugger

The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason knowing they had to make improvements to two key areas; their bullpen and backup catcher position. Jed Hoyer and his front office have been able to accomplish that by making trades for rising star reliever Eli Morgan and veteran backstop Matt Thaiss, while then also signing a previous first-round pick and another journeyman to club-friendly deals. Considering the self-imposed financial restrictions placed upon Hoyer by ownership, addressing those two positions early allows them to be players in the free agency market for some high-profile names. Starting pitcher has emerged as the major upgrade they seemingly are looking to bring in, however, without a willingness to spend at the top of the market, there are only a few names that make sense at this point in time.