Finances don't seem to be the only reason why the Chicago Cubs are looking to trade Cody Bellinger this winter.
It's a surprising move on the surface considering they are trying to contend in 2025 and he is their most consistent hitter, but because he opted into his $27.5 million player option, that hinders what moves the front office can make with their self-imposed limitations., his market could certainly increase based on whoever misses out on the superstar.
Bellinger's situation is largely looked upon in Chicago as something financially related, but based on whatrecently wrote, there is another reason why they are looking to ship the slugger out of town. "The search for offensive upgrades aside, the Cubs are also trying to keep some pathways open for the Top 100 Prospects who are knocking on the Majors' door. Outfielders Owen Caissie and Kevin Alcántara are coming soon and that outfield is packed," he stated.When the Cubs were out of the playoff picture in the past, they did a fire sale on their moveable assets and got back plenty of top prospects in return.
Those prospects could all become great MLB players one day, but for them to walk into The Show and produce like Bellinger would be unlikely. All in all, this is just points to another reason why Bellinger could be shipped out of town before Opening Day arrives.Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports. Brad currently is the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics.
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