Cubs trade prediction from ex-GM includes a surprisingly steep price

Houston Astros v Arizona Diamondbacks | Norm Hall/GettyImagesThe Chicago Cubs remain at the center of the Eugenio Suárez trade rumors, and the latest from Jim Bowden of The Athletic offers a glance into what the Cubs' offer to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the All-Star third baseman may look like. With Suárez being a rental bat, there is a ceiling to what the Cubs will offer; however, it can't be overlooked that the veteran is putting up MVP-caliber numbers. That would be the reason why Bowden has the Cubs giving up a key top prospect.

"The Cubs should be able to land Suárez in a straight-up deal for pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins, who was a second-round pick in 2023. The right-hander has…