"The Cubs' offseason kicked off with a series of option decisions regarding starter Shota Imanaga. The club declined their three-year option, and Imanaga declined his two-year option."
"The Cubs' decision to then issue Imanaga a one-year qualifying offer worth $22.025MM came as a surprise. Perhaps the Cubs thought the 32-year-old would find a better deal elsewhere."
"Despite several of Craig Counsell's other trusted relievers entering free agency, the Cubs shipped Andrew Kittredge back to Baltimore rather than pick up his $9MM club option."
The Cubs made substantial moves to enhance their team, including deepening their rotation and rebuilding their bullpen. They declined options for Shota Imanaga but issued him a surprising one-year qualifying offer. Imanaga accepted the offer, potentially leading to a strong season. The Cubs also made a financially motivated decision to trade Andrew Kittredge back to Baltimore instead of picking up his option, despite his strong performance. These actions reflect the team's strategic planning for the upcoming season.
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