View image | gettyimages.comThe Cubs might not be the favorites in the David Price sweepstakes after all.
Among the most sought-after free agents on the market this offseason, Price is expected to sign a deal worth $200 million. But where?
Previous reports linked Price to the Cubs, citing his relationship with manager Joe Maddon, but the most recent updates suggest otherwise.
ESPN1000′s David Kaplan said in a series of tweets that not only does Toronto have the cash to sign Price, but the Blue Jays might also be his preferred destination.
Here are Cubs rumors I just talked about on @espn1000. Price might be heading back to Tor. $ might be too rich. Plus Tor might be his fav.
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) November 23, 2015
People that are surprised that Price likes Toronto may not realize support team gets + ownership group has huge $. Deal is far from done.
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) November 23, 2015
This is in line with what I am hearing. #DavidPrice https://t.co/YTFLq7nEgF
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) November 23, 2015
Price compiled 18 wins and a 2.45 ERA in 2015 with the Tigers and Blue Jays. The 30-year-old southpaw has a 3.09 ERA in eight big-league seasons.
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All stats via Baseball-reference.com.