With the trade deadline right around the corner, some reports have indicated the Chicago Cubs are finally resigning to the fact they are going to be sellers.
Following expectations they would be competing for an NL Central title this season, it has not worked out that way. They find themselves sitting last in the division and six games out of the final Wild Card spot entering Sunday’s contest.
The Cubs have the ability to trade away multiple assets and get back a haul in this market.
Jameson Taillon is generating tons of interest around the league after putting together a great year. His two remaining seasons of club control should also get back a greater package than if he was a rental.
Depending on how aggressive Chicago wants to be, they could look to offload some of their bullpen arms to contenders, move Cody Bellinger, who has an opt-out after the year, and even Ian Happ, whose switch-hitting and Gold Glove defense is attractive to multiple teams.
