The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight season in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79.
After winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs have only made the postseason three times in the next eight seasons.
While the Cubs weigh their options this offseason before the 2025 season, one MLB Insider revealed his thoughts on the team.
MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal made a powerful statement regarding the Cubs’ management and their spending on the team.
“They have the ability, if they spend some money, to be a special team,” Rosenthal said.
The Cubs are fumbling an opportunity to seriously compete in the NL Central. pic.twitter.com/ATQ7NYHcC4
The Cubs have won three World Series titles in franchise history, but they have not won the National League Central since 2020, the last time they made the postseason.
Rosenthal says that the Cubs could be a special team in the National League if they spend some money in the offseason to improve their roster.
The free agent class is filled with talent this year, so the players are there if the organization decides to be aggressive in their spending.
With the emergency of Shota Imanaga in 2024, the Cubs got some help in their rotation, but they could use another solid starting pitcher at the very least.
Some of the big-name starting pitcher-free agents this offseason include Corbin Burnes, Max Fried, Roki Sasaki, and Jack Flaherty.
The Cubs will need some acquisitions this offseason if they want to contend with the Milwaukee Brewers who have won the NL Central three out of the last four seasons.
Cubs fans will have to wait and see if the organization decides to spend the money necessary to improve the roster.
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