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Inside the Cubs' Genius 'Checkmate' Move With Shota Imanaga’s Contract

The Chicago Cubs faced a unique decision when it came to 32-year-old pitcher Shota Imanaga's contract this MLB offseason. The Cubs had a team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons, which would have been worth about $57 million.

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