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The Chicago Cubs are a team that aren't too many pieces away from contention.
Chicago has money to spend and likely will make a splash this offseason. The Cubs certainly need some pitching and because of this, Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer listed Chicago on his list of top landing spots for Atlanta Braves star Max Fried.
"Projected 2025 Rotation: Shota Imanaga, Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, Javier Assad, Ben Brown," Rymer said. "Three of MLB Trade Rumors' prognosticators tabbed the Cubs as the final destination for Fried. It makes some sense, in that it would be a case of a deep-pocketed team further fortifying an already strong rotation.
"That there has yet to be any solid reporting connecting Fried to the Cubs could mean nothing. Or, it could mean the club's focus is elsewhere, such as on its underpowered offense or its undermanned bullpen."
Fried spent the last eight years as a member of the Braves but he's available and it seems like he's going to be playing elsewhere in 2025. Fried has a 3.07 ERA across 168 appearances with the Braves. He earned two All-Star nods and helped lead the Braves to the World Series in 2021. Now, he's going to get paid well this winter.
If the Cubs want to make an addition this winter, Fried would be a fantastic start. He's one of the best left-handed hurlers in baseball and would help take the Cubs' rotation to another level.
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Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career.
Outside of journalism, Patrick also has received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Brandeis University and studied communication and business at Merrimack College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree.
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