Marcus Stroman, the top available free-agent starting pitcher, agrees to terms with the Chicago Cubs on a 3-year deal worth a reported $71 million: ‘I knew how much I would love pitching in Chicago and pitching at Wrigley’ December 1, 2021 by Chicago Tribune Free-agent right-hander Marcus Stroman agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Wednesday night.