Chicago Cubs trade & free agent rumors and proposals
The Cubs should trade for one of their former prospects to play third base
No, not Javy Báez — instead, a guy who is an actual third baseman.
The Cubs should trade for Aroldis Chapman right now
And while they’re at it, get another reliever from the Royals.
The Cubs need relief help. Should they trade for Aroldis Chapman?
It’s complicated.
Could the Cubs trade Nick Madrigal?
A couple of teams with "Sox" in their names could use a second baseman.
A look at a few righthanded relievers the Cubs could sign
You can never have too many good relievers.
A look at a few lefthanded relievers the Cubs could sign
Jed Hoyer says he’s not done adding to the Cubs roster.
Cubs free agent targets: Eric Hosmer and Dominic Smith
The Cubs might want a first baseman to hedge in case Matt Mervis doesn’t make it.
Cubs free agent target: Curt Casali
Another in a series of looking at possible catcher signings for the North Siders.
Cubs free agent target: Roberto Perez
This could be a good value signing.
Cubs free agent target: Craig Kimbrel
Wait, hear me out.
Cubs free agent target: Trey Mancini
Here’s another player who has been linked to Cubs rumors.
The Cubs still need a catcher. How about one of these Blue Jays backstops?
The Jays have two good catchers plus a top catching prospect, so they might be willing to trade.
Carlos Correa signed with the Giants. Okay, Cubs: Go get Dansby Swanson
Only one of the four big free agent shortstops is still on the board.
Should the Cubs trade for Javier Báez?
Wait, hear me out.
Which free agent relievers should the Cubs target for 2023?
It’s not just a starting lineup the Cubs have to build.
What would it take for the Cubs to get Bryan Reynolds from the Pirates?
The Bucs center fielder has asked to be traded.
Cubs free agent target: Johnny Cueto
This just might work for the 2023 Cubs.
Cubs free agent target: Noah Syndergaard
He’s not what he used to be, but he could still be useful.
Cubs free agent target: Sean Manaea
He was once very good. And he’s not old. So... why not?
Cubs free agent target: Andrew Heaney
Here’s another lefthander the Cubs might look at.
Cubs free agent target: Michael Conforto
The Cubs need a lefthanded bat. Could this former Met be the guy?
Would you trade Ian Happ and Adbert Alzolay for a Blue Jays catcher?
The Jays have three good catchers, and would like some depth elsewhere. Could the Cubs provide that in trade?
Cubs free agent target: Jeimer Candelario
Would a reunion with the former Cubs prospect be worthwhile?
Cubs free agent target: Jameson Taillon
Because why not?
Cubs free agent target: Chris Bassitt
Here’s another starting pitcher the Cubs could be interested in.
Cubs free agent target: Cody Bellinger
Now that the Dodgers have let him go, the Cubs should go get him.
Cubs free agent targets: Omar Narváez and Christian Vázquez
The Cubs are in the market for a catcher. Here are two guys who are free agents.
Cubs free agent target: Tucker Barnhart
The former Reds catcher might be a good fit on the North Side.
Cubs free agent target: Corey Kluber
There’s a report out that the club is interested, so let’s have a look.
Cubs free agent target: José Quintana
Wait, hear me out.
Cubs free agent target: Taijuan Walker
The Cubs have been interested before. Why not now?
Cubs free agent target: Drew Rucinski
Here’s an outside-the-box idea that just might work.