27 Jul 2015 20:32:00
Cubs need to make a move now before its too late.

Cubs trade Javier Baez, Billy McKinney, CJ Edwards, Duane Underwood, Dan Vogelbach, and Arismendy Alcantara

Padres trade Shields, Upton and Kimbrel.

SD gets a chance to dump the salaries they so desperately want to, while also bringing in many TOP 100 prospects, that can help them rebuild quicker than expected.

CHC gets another big bat in the middle of the lineup, a shutdown closer that they desperately need and another starter that can win them games.

Remember that Shields was very close to signing this offseason with the Cubs, and this also gives him a chance to be reunited with his former manager Joe Maddon.

This makes sense for both teams, as SD is going nowhere this season, while the Cubs get some pieces they desperately need, while not selling the entire future as Shields and Kimbrel will still be on the team at least through next year. If they can get Upton to resign, it will be a great trade for them.

1.) 28 Jul 2015
27 Jul 2015 21:00:59
It's not enough to have all three. Secondly I don't know if the Cubs have that much money.

2.) 28 Jul 2015
27 Jul 2015 21:17:40
This is great but Cubs may need to give one more player or maybe two. Otherwise this is great.

3.) 28 Jul 2015
27 Jul 2015 21:19:03
Padres can get far more back if they piece each guy separately. This won't be near enough for the Cubs to get all three in one deal.

4.) 28 Jul 2015
28 Jul 2015 00:58:24
From a Cubs fan, that isn't enough for those 3 players. And if I'm the Cubs if only maybe want Shields, don't want to mess around with rentals in a year where a wildcard is the best scenario.