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.
'The Astros have needs at first base and in center field and Bellinger would solve either position for them, depending on where they decide to play him. He has Gold Glove-caliber potential at first base and is a plus defender in center field,' Bowden wrote. 'Bellinger is coming off a down year in which he hit .266/.325/.426 with 18 homers and a 111 OPS+. He was worth 2.2 WAR a year after his 4.4-WAR first season in Chicago.'This potential trade could make quite a bit of sense.
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