DENVER – The Cubs have picked a new lane and with their decision to have a massive fire sale at the trade deadline, they’ve added to both their farm system and
President Jed Hoyer admitted there was no reason to go halfway after the team’s season spiraled to the point of no return and the team’s moves show that.
The Cubs traded Kris Bryant (Giants), Javy Baez and Trevor Williams (Mets), Anthony Rizzo (Yankees), Joc Pederson (Braves), Andrew Chafin (Athletics), Jake Marisnick (Padres), Craig Kimbrel and Ryan Tepera (White Sox) and received 12 players in return.
No one knows if the players who the Cubs acquired will ever make it to the big leagues or impact their next postseason contender, but there are a few names that standout.