Cubs Starting Pitcher Trade Targets: Ranking 10 Best Options
The Chicago Cubs are facing a critical pitching shortage as the trade deadline approaches, sparking debate over potential targets and prospect costs.
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The brief
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly experiencing a pitching problem that cannot be ignored before October. Recent injuries and the need for fill-in help have left the team desperate for pitching depth as they approach the trade deadline.
Coverage from The New York Times, Chicago Sun-Times, and Chicago Tribune emphasizes the team's urgency and questions how aggressive President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer will be. Bleacher Nation has provided a ranked list of ten best starting pitcher options for the team.
Future developments center on whether the Cubs act as trade deadline buyers and which prospects, if any, the organization is willing to surrender in a deal, a topic currently being surveyed by SB Nation.
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Quick answers
Why are the Cubs seeking new pitchers?
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, new injuries and a need for fill-in help have left the team desperate for pitching.
Who is managing the Cubs' trade strategy?
The Chicago Tribune identifies Jed Hoyer as the person whose level of aggression in the trade market is being questioned.
How many trade targets have been ranked for the team?
Bleacher Nation has ranked 10 best options for starting pitcher trade targets.
Coverage (6)
- As the Cubs wait for more sellers, keep an eye on these starting pitchers The New York Times · 18h ago
- SB Nation Reacts survey: Which Cubs prospect would you not give up in a deadline deal? Bleed Cubbie Blue · 18h ago
- New injuries, moves for fill-in help show Cubs still desperate for pitching as trade deadline nears Chicago Sun-Times · 18h ago
- Column: Chicago Cubs will be trade deadline buyers, but how aggressive will Jed Hoyer be? Chicago Tribune · 18h ago
- Craig Counsell’s Cubs have a pitching problem they can’t ignore before October The New York Times · 18h ago
- Cubs Starting Pitcher Trade Targets: Ranking 10 Best Options Bleacher Nation · 18h ago
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