Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele recently opened up about working with manager Craig Counsell and why he is the right man for the team.

As the MLB offseason continues, the Cubs have signed Colin Rea to a $5M contract, stealing him away from the division rival Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Colin Rea throws during a baseball game ... Rea gives Counsell and Chicago another versatile arm for their pitching staff. The Cubs have Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd for their starting rotation ...

The Cubs and free agent RHP Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Friday.

The Chicago Cubs have added depth to their pitching staff, signing former Milwaukee Brewers right ... with Rea joining Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, and Jordan ...

Another Chicago Cubs season without a postseason would likely tick off an impatient fan base. Manager Craig Counsell needs to live up to his hype as the game’s highest-paid manager.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (right) looks on with wide receiver Trishton Jackson (left) during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Jackson signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals Jan. 16, ending a four-year stint with the Vikings.

The Chicago Cubs recently signed pitcher Colin Rea to a contract that guarantees him at least $5 million.  Rea is expected to provide depth to the pitching staff and he will do so at essentially a bargain price.

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The Chicago Cubs rotation is full at the moment, but they prioritized overall pitching depth and brought in a solid backend option in Colin Rea

The Cubs have Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga ... The 34-year-old Rea made one appearance with Milwaukee in 2021 and then pitched in Japan during the 2022 season before returning to the Brewers. He went 12-6 with a 4.29 ERA over 27 starts and five relief ...