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By Michael DeRosa
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The Chicago Cubs are already being viewed as a potential fit for one of this year's top pending unrestricted free agent pitchers.
In a recent article for Bleacher Report, Kerry Miller predicted that the Cubs will sign San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Mize to a five-year, $90 million contract in free agency this offseason.
"Alternatively, the Cubs might just give Mize a fully guaranteed multi-year deal and hope for the best, given their rotation outlook with Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and David Peterson all headed for free agency while Justin Steele and Colin Rea each have one year of team control remaining," Miller wrote. "Prediction: 5 years, $90M with the Chicago Cubs."
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It would not necessarily be surprising if the Cubs tried to sign Mize this offseason. He is one of the most notable pending UFA pitchers and would have the potential to be a strong pickup for Chicago. This is especially so if the Cubs end up losing at least one of their top UFA pitchers this offseason.
If the Cubs signed Mize this offseason, he could work well in the middle of their rotation next year. Furthermore, at 29 years old, Mize is right in his prime and would have the potential to be a great fit on a Cubs team that is focused on both the present and the future.
In 17 games this season split between the Detroit Tigers and Padres, Mize has a 4-7 record, a 3.40 ERA, and 86 strikeouts. He was also an All-Star last year with the Tigers, posting a 14-6 record and a 3.87 ERA.
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