CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ offseason finally has positive momentum. The Cubs have reportedly closed in on Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga ahead of Thursday’s posting deadline. The 30-year-old needs to pass a physical before his deal with the Cubs can be finalized, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. It would set up Imanaga to be introduced heading into the Cubs Convention this weekend. Imanaga would add to the Cubs’ rotation options, led by a fastball that features unique pitch characteristics that are expected to play well against major league hitters with the vertical break on the …
