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🚨 CHICAGO CUBS CENTRAL IS BACK! 🚨 Is it time for the Chicago Cubs to take a page out of the San Diego Padres' playbook and make a BIG splash in free agency?
In this episode, Mike breaks down two intriguing pitching targets who could help transform the Cubs' pitching staff this offseason: Michael King and Adrián Morejón!
⚾ SHOULD THE CUBS RAID THE PADRES?
The San Diego Padres have built a roster featuring impact pitching talent, and Mike is looking at two arms the Cubs could pursue to strengthen their rotation and bullpen. Could Chicago pry away two valuable pitchers from San Diego and give the team the pitching depth it needs to compete?
🔥 MICHAEL KING: A POTENTIAL ROTATION GAME-CHANGER?
Michael King could be an intriguing target for the Cubs as they look to strengthen their starting rotation. But with Bleacher Report projecting a potentially expensive open market for both pitchers, would King be worth the investment?
💰 ADRIÁN MOREJÓN: ANOTHER BIG-TIME TARGET?
Morejón could give the Cubs another option to improve their pitching staff. Could adding him alongside King be the kind of aggressive move that pushes Chicago closer to championship contention?
💵 THE CUBS HAVE MONEY COMING OFF THE BOOKS — WILL THEY SPEND IT?
With money potentially coming off the books this offseason, the Cubs have an opportunity to reinvest in the roster. But simply having money available isn't enough. The front office needs to spend wisely, target the right players, and make moves that help this team take the next step.
Mike breaks down whether pursuing both Padres pitchers makes sense, what the potential financial commitment could mean, and whether the Cubs should be aggressive in free agency.
🔥 THE BIG QUESTION: SHOULD THE CUBS ROB THE PADRES THIS OFFSEASON?
💬 Sound off in the comments! Would you spend big on Michael King and Adrián Morejón, or would you rather see the Cubs pursue other pitching options?
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"CUBS STEALING THE PADRES’ ACES?! 😱 Michael King & Adrián Morejón Could Be HUGE Offseason Targets!" is an episode of Chicago Cubs Central Podcast. Runtime 13 min. Published October 20, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.