Corey Freedman and Brendan Miller break down how Shota Imanaga’s qualifying offer acceptance reshapes the Chicago Cubs’ offseason strategy and payroll flexibility. The CHGO Related Podcast dives into how this decision affects the Cubs’ free agency plans, trade targets, and overall spending approach heading into a crucial winter. What does this mean for potential roster additions, internal budget choices, and Chicago’s long-term competitive timeline? Corey and Brendan analyze every angle of this major offseason storyline in today’s episode.

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