Jim Bowden of The Athletic has pitched a trade idea that gives the Houston Astros a former MVP from the Chicago Cubs, but at a steep price.
The Chicago Cubs are in a bit of a weird spot as a franchise. They’re looking to win in a big way, especially as it seems the Milwaukee Brewers may take a step back. But instead of being all in to buy talent, the Cubs need to dump some of their expensive contracts first.
This includes desperately trying to find a trade suitor for former MVP Cody Bellinger, who signed an $80 million deal with Chicago last offseason. While getting off the contract completely is nearly impossible, the Cubs could eat part of the money to move Bellinger while bringing prospects back in return.
