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The Cubs traded for a starting pitcher. Okay, Jed Hoyer: Now sign a top hitter

Let’s go, Tom and Jed. Give Cubs fans what they deserve.

One thing I think everyone here agrees on — and we don’t all agree on much! — is that the Cubs ought to sign one of the top free-agent hitters this offseason.

In my view, now that the team has traded for a cost-controlled starting pitcher — and potentially a very good one in Edward Cabrera — it’s time to spend the big bucks on one of the top free-agent hitters. The Cubs need a bat to replace Kyle Tucker, who departed as a free agent.

There are four such players, and any one of them would be a big help to the 2026 Cubs offense. Let’s take a look at each, in alphabetical order.

Here's the latest in Cubs' search for 2 key ingredients

CHICAGO – During the Winter Meetings last month, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer expressed that there was a “real focus” and “energy” to the team’s pursuits on multiple fronts. He was also quick to add a cautionary qualifying statement.

“I think it’ll lead to activity – I can’t tell you when,” Hoyer said. “We could have an active December. We could have an active January. I don’t know. We’re not going to do bad deals just to do something quick.”

Nearly a month later, with 2026 upon us and Cubs Convention (Jan. 16-18) approaching, Hoyer and his front-office team have yet to make a big-ticket splash this offseason. There has been nearly $30 million spent between the bullpen and bench, plus Shota Imanaga’s decision to stay for $22.025 million via the qualifying offer, but two primary goals remain unsolved: adding an impact bat and/or a starting pitcher.

MLB insider gives Tom Ricketts no cover in blunt comments about Cubs' offseason

It's not just fans who are waiting for the Chicago Cubs to make a big splash this winter. With numerous high-profile free-agents still available, including the likes of Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Framber Valdez and Ranger Suarez, there's still time to change the narrative.

Unfortunately, there are no indications to suggest the front office or ownership is poised to do an about-face when it comes to how they approach the offseason and roster-building,

In the latest episode of the Baseball Insiders podcast, FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray singled out the Cubs, more or less saying it was inexcusable to lose Tucker, one of the best players in the game when healthy, and respond only by rebuilding a bullpen (moves, which, frankly had to be made given they lost almost every impact reliever from last year).

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