The Chicago Cubs are on the verge of acquiring a two-time All-Star closer via trade after falling short in their bid to sign Tanner Scott.

The New York Yankees have already made key addition to their bullpen this winter. They traded for Devin Williams, allowing Luke Weaver to step into a different role. However, they could still be looking for a effective southpaw in their bullpen.

The Chicago Cubs were, perhaps, an hour too late and a dollar too short in their publicized pursuit of free agent closer Tanner Scott. It was reported Sunday that the 30-year-old lefty, widely regarded as the best closer on the market this offseason,