Cubs, David Price may be a perfect match

David Price is going to command a lot of money when he becomes a free agent following the 2015 season, but the Cubs have shown they are willing to spend and the idea of adding another ace to the staff has to be enticing.

Obviously Price has a history with Cubs manager Joe Maddon as they were together in Tampa Bay and the idea of helping the Cubs get over the hump – if they don't win it all this season – seemed intriguing to Price.

“There’s probably not another city that’s dying for a World Series more than Chicago," Price told CSN Chicago. "I think everybody would probably agree with me on that. That’s special. It’s absolutely special. But it would be very special if we won here as well.

“Obviously, winning a World Series is special anywhere you play, but that would be pretty crazy.”

Price didn't comment on the Cubs specifically, but he did offer a little insight into what kind of things he will be looking for when he hits the open market.

And those things are things the Cubs can offer.

“I want to win,” Price said. “I think winning sets a precedent over everything else. That’s something I want to do. I want to do it now, and I want to be able to do it for a long time.

“Obviously, you want to be able to have fun. You want a loose clubhouse, like we had in Tampa, and like we have here. You got to be able to look forward to coming to the field every day.”

The idea of Price and Jon Lester on the same pitching staff has to have Cubs fans salivating, but it's important to remember that the price tag may end up being to high.

Only time will tell.

(h/t CSN Chicago.com)
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