The Chicago Cubs were always going to look at adding starting pitching this offseason, whether it be via free agency or the trade market, but thus far they have missed out on major additions. While the Cubs were not expected to be in on top-of-the-market free agents like Corbin Burnes or Max Fried,

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed starter Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday. The team also will receiver minor league catcher Paul McIntosh from the Marlins in exchange for shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd.

And it makes sense that so much of the league is looking for answers at that position because, as I pointed out in my State of the Position piece, first base is in a bad spot these days: "But first basemen aren't quite mashing like they used to,