According to Jeff Passan, Roki Sasaki is deciding between the Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays. Missing from that list, the Chicago Cubs. For an organization that refuses to spend top dollar on players, acquiring cost effective players with elite talent, like Sasaki, is a must. The Cubs did not even make the final three on Sasaki's list. So, what's next?
Fangraphs reports the Cubs are still approximately $43 million under the first luxury tax threshold. This team still needs significant upgr