Yes, the Cubs should be looking at Michael King. They should be looking at any and all starting pitching options with great stuff.

Shota and Justin Steele are solid, but they aren't the kind of hurlers we've seen dominate this year's playoffs. You simply have to have electric strike out guys to win the World Series.

Cade Horton seems to be that type of starter, but people are also quick to anoint a player when they see that kind of stuff. A brief regression as hitters figure him out is possible -- and he'll grow from it if it happens.

Bottom line -- the Cubs need to compete for championships right now. Go get starting pitching. It's the key to everything.