Chicago Cubs Free Agents -- Who Could Return?

Alex breaks down the Chicago Cubs players who have so far declared free agency. Several questions arise on which of the starting pitchers, Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga, David Peterson, and/or Matthew Boyd should return with how thin the rotation is. Obviously, there is the matter of Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki, who have been discussed on a previous episode.

Key Topics: Chicago Cubs, MLB Free Agents, Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman, Matthew Boyd, David Peterson, Carson Kelly, Shota Imanaga, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Tyrone Taylor, Colin Rea, Jacob Webb

Episode Breakdown

• A handful of Cubs have officially declared free agency
• Clay Holmes makes sense to re-sign
• Should Kevin Gausman be brought back?
• Carson Kelly says goodbye on Instagram
• Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd served well, but their time in Chicago is probably up
• Bench/platoon options like Michael Conforto and Tyrone Taylor are free agents
• Several players have option decisions, including Colin Rea, Jacob Webb, Caleb Theilbar, and Hunter Harvey

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