"I am getting more feedback that, look, the Cubs are doing a better job of at least engaging on the top of the market than they were in previous years,"
"They were just skipping that part of free agency, outside of being 'in' - and I'm using quotes here - on Shohei Ohtani, which seemed like fait accompli, right?"
"They just haven't been there since really they signed Darvish. And I should give them credit for getting Dansby Swanson, but that was a crazy shortstop offseason. They're not the Mets, they're not the Yankees, they're not the Dodgers."
The Cubs have increased engagement in pursuing top free agents compared with previous years. The team previously avoided high-end free-agent pursuit aside from a brief appearance for Shohei Ohtani. The organization has been largely absent from marquee free-agency activity since signing Yu Darvish. The front office did acquire Dansby Swanson during a chaotic shortstop market, providing one notable addition. Observers contrast the Cubs' approach and resources with those of larger-spending clubs such as the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers. Fans and former players reacted with skepticism and amusement at reports of renewed effort.
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