Cubs to prioritize pitching in free agency

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated the team will prioritize acquiring pitching this offseason. Hoyer noted the Brewers' strong pitching as a factor in their success, an area he believes the Cubs need to strengthen.

Jed Hoyer (file photo)
File photo: Jed Hoyer. Arturo Pardavila III from Hoboken, NJ, USA / Wikimedia Commons · Photo source · CC BY 2.0

The Cubs are expected to focus on pitching as free agency begins. Hoyer stated that their position players were exceptional this year, but pitching is the biggest area for the team to address.