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There is no way the Cubs sign a single FA that has a QO as such top tier FA like Correa and Stroman are off the board.

So its tier two guys on 1-2 year deals, that can be traded at the deadline.

Stroman is ineligible for a QO. Ditto Gausman.

Of course, nobody has any clue what kind of FAs Cubs are going to pursue.

My guess is that Cubs are going to be very reluctant to lose that 2nd round pick under current cba rules. That’s a low 40s overall pick. But, could see spending on Stroman (or Gausman), as that probably doesn’t come into play pending new cba.