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The Tribune’s Cubs writer answers readers’ questions every week during the season. Find more answers and send your questions at chicagosports.com.
“Do you expect the Cubs to pursue any high-end free agents this winter, and if so, who? Might they be in the mix for Barry Zito?”
John Cutler, Des Moines
They have no choice but to pursue some high-end free agents, but history suggests they’ll finish second or third in the competition. The Cubs tend to sign medium-end free agents and let other teams fight it out for the most expensive ones.
