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🔥 Michael King Declines His Option!
Could the Chicago Cubs make a move for the former Padres ace? We break down his 2025 stats (3.44 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 9.8 K/9), his 2026 contract projections, and why he might be a perfect fit in Wrigley’s rotation.

🥇 DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE IN CHICAGO!
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all bring home Gold Gloves, showing the Cubs’ defense is elite.

• PCA: +24 OAA — tied for MLB’s best!

• Happ: 4 straight Gold Gloves, 1 error all year!

• Hoerner: +17 DRS, proving he’s the backbone at second!

But here’s the question... 👀 Should there have been even MORE Gold Gloves on this team? We break it down and debate who got snubbed.

📊 Plus:

• 2026 Cubs roster projections

• Free-agent fits & what a King deal could look like

• Why Chicago might be one arm away from true contention

💬 Sound off in the comments:
Would you sign Michael King? And who else deserved a Gold Glove?

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