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The ever-widening gap between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs in the National League Central has grown to chasmic proportions, with David Ross’ club falling 9 1/2 games out following Monday’s disheartening loss to St. Louis.
We’re now just 10 days from the July 30 deadline – a date Cubs fans have had circled on their calendar in pencil for months and red Sharpie for the last few weeks, following the team’s 11-game losing streak that took them from buyers to sellers. There’s just one problem. In the Cubs’ struggles, we’ve seen several potential trade chips lose value with poor play.