Why Cubs didn't splurge for starting pitcher at MLB trade deadline | NYGazet

After the MLB trade deadline expired, one piece was notably still missing from the Cubs' list of acquisitions: a starting pitcher.

CHICAGO — After weeks — perhaps months — of anticipation, the Cubs’ trade deadline is done and dusted. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and his front office acquired right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals on Wedne... [3988 chars]