Most of the talk lately has been about the Cubs acquiring a starting pitcher or two, with several top prospects mentioned as part of the hypothetical return(s). The focus has been on members of the organization’s top five rankings, understandably so, but big trades typically require MLB talent as well. In particular, a trade for a pitcher will often see more pitching going back in return.
Though the Cubs haven’t done a tremendous job of developing arm talent over the last decade and a half or so, they have enough to round out a deal for the rotation help they seek.