
It’s good to spend money. Whether the Cubs dished out enough to be a factor this season remains to be seen.
During the Cubs’ 5-4 loss Sunday to the Brewers, outfielder Seiya Suzuki and right-hander Marcus Stroman showed why teams open their wallets. The Cubs shelled out more than $170 million to snag the two and replenish a thin major-league roster after the 2021 teardown, though what happened Sunday also highlighted questions about the bullpen.