It didn’t necessarily come as a big surprise, but the Chicago Cubs endured their share of struggles once again in 2012, and while there may be no immediate fix, the team will be doing everything in their power to change the franchise’s fortune.
General manager Jed Hoyer has made it clear that the team will be active this winter, and while they’ll no doubt kick the tires on some offensive options, adding top-line starting pitchers will key the team’s successes in the future.
Here are some potential options for the team as they look to pull themselves toward the top of the NL Central and back to the winning ways the franchise’s fanbase is so dearly hoping for.