"Here we are in 2026 (barely), and very little has happened since we discussed all the things that the Cubs should probably do in the last podcast. We do know that the Cubs got beat out for Tatsuya Imai because the Astros would give yearly opt-outs, which Jed Hoyer seems to be against for possibly justifiable reasons, and given that no other team bothered to outbid the Astros (or Cubs, for that matter), maybe it's for the best?"
"The Cubs did shore up their bullpen with intriguing arms, albeit arms that probably won't blow a batter away with pure velocity. But they still need to replace Kyle Tucker's bat (or just bring back Tucker, I guess), and probably get that starting pitching they've been talking about all offseason long. There's still over a month until spring training starts, though you imagine the Cubs try to do something of note before the Convention in a couple of weeks."
The Cubs missed out on Tatsuya Imai after the Astros offered yearly opt-outs that other teams did not match. Jed Hoyer opposed opt-outs for possibly defensible reasons, leaving uncertainty about whether Houston secured a bargain. Chicago strengthened the bullpen with intriguing arms that emphasize movement over velocity. The roster still requires either re-signing Kyle Tucker or finding an offensive replacement, and adding starting pitching remains a priority. With more than a month until spring training and the Convention approaching, the front office has time but the prolonged wait feels frustrating.
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