A blockbuster trade between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox has sent shockwaves through MLB, and its ripple effects could easily reach the Chicago Cubs' front office.
The trade saw the Cardinals send veteran starter Sonny Gray to Boston in exchange for MLB-ready starter Richard Fitts and Red Sox no. 5 prospect Brandon Clarke, who is a starter for the team's Single-A affiliate. Even with the Cardinals kicking over a significant chunk of cash, the Red Sox are trading two quality arms for a guy whose days of being an ace are well behind him as he heads into his age-36 season.