I continue to have an offbeat way of looking at trades. Instead of waiting for six years or so to make it obvious which side got the better end of a swap, I love to check in early and often on trades. What is known? What remains unknown? Is what we thought we knew at the time of the trade still accurate? Has the landscape changed? Today, I assess my three favorite July 2021 Cubs trades, and you can vote for yours below.
I'm starting with the first one. For an opening salvo, the Joc Pederson for Bryce Ball trade served its purpose.