Free-agent starting pitcher Alex Cobb has been linked with a number of teams this offseason, but it appears two may be leading the race.
According to MLB Network, the Brewers and Cubs could be in an early National League Central battle for Cobb's services.
Cobb, 30, spent the first six years of his career with the Rays. Last season, he went 12-10 with a 3.66 ERA and 128 strikeouts. Cobb has proven a reliable No. 2 starter when healthy, though injuries have plagued him throughout his career.
The Cubs have already made a number of moves to help bolster their rotation and bullpen, but Joe Maddon is trying to stockpile pitchers for the postseason. Maddon worked with Cobb while managing the Rays.
The Brewers are still looking for an ace, and possibly a No. 2 as well. Milwaukee almost surprised everyone by making the postseason this year, but its rotation could use a few more arms.