Everyone knows that the Cubs are not having the season that they thought they would be having in in spring training. The Cubs are still 10 games back in the NL Central Division with a 30-44 record. They have lost 4 of their last 6 to the Yankees and the hated White Sox’s. Thing are not looking so well, so with the trading deadline coming up in a little bit over a month, July 31, what will happens if they Cubs decided to become sellers. Lets take a look at what players might get traded. Some players might include:
- Kerry Wood: Wood took a hometown discount to come back to the Cubs and signed a contract of 1.5 million dollars. If he can still healthy, would he accept a trade anywhere because he said Chicago is where his family wanted to be, I do not think so. I expect him to finish the year as a Cub.
- John Grabow: Grabow is a veteran lefty who is having an average season but could be a good player is someone is looking for a lefty specialist. If someone can eat his contract, which he is due around 3 million dollars, he could get moved. I expect the Cubs will try and trade him.
- Carlos Pena: Pena is hot right now after starting the season off slow. He has homered in each game during the White Sox series. He now has 14 HR, 38RBIs, and 43 walks. He will definitely be moved at the trading deadline.
- Kosuke Fukudome: Each year Fukudome get off to a very good start and tails off in June, and it is looking like this year might be different. With Fukudome being a free agent at the end of the year, I expect the Cubs will try to move him at the deadline.
- Jeff Baker: Baker is the ultimate utility guy. He can play almost anywhere on the field and hits lefties extremely well. I expect he will be moved at the deadline.
- Reed Johnson: Johnson is a veteran player, who play each and every out hard. He is a decent hitter and above average out fielder. I expect he will be moved at the deadline.
If you want more information on the Cubs and the Deadline check out this article on MLBTradeRumors.
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