Category: Trades
The Weekly – Prospect Lists, Nontenders, PCA and Mervis Pub, Draft Ranking Movers Already
Cole Roederer – Picture by Todd Johnson I’m not sure what you would call this week....
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Traded Prospect Profile – Saul Gonzalez Might Be Starter Material in 2023
Picture by Larry Kave/Myrtle Beach Pelicans When the Cubs traded Mychal Givens to the Mets, I was...
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10 Thoughts About the Trade Deadline and What They Mean for the System
Ben Brown – Pic via Chicago Cubs Twitter Account The 2022 trade deadline took us all for a...
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Players of the Day for August 2, 2022 – Trade Thoughts, Canario Returns, Moises Debuts, and Wicks, well, He Kicked Some Serious…You Know What
Jordan Wicks – Picture by Todd Johnson I am pretty glad this day is over with. And...
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Cubs Pick Up Another Big Arm in Ben Brown
The Cubs look to be going for more power arms with wipeout sliders and they acquired another one...
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Tuesday Transactions – Both MLB and MiLB: It Should Be a Wild One
This could be a long day. Between minor league transactions and the trade deadline,...
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Three Questions About the Upcoming Trade Deadline’s Impact on the System
North Side Bound content usually doesn’t talk about the Major League Club much for a...
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What Should Be the Top Storylines in the Cubs System in the Second Half?
Matt Mervis – Picture by Todd Johnson It’s hard to believe that today begins the...
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TRADE NEWS – Pitcher Cory Abbott Is Now a Giant
Cory Abbott – Pic by Baseball America It was no surprise that Cory Abbott was traded today...
Read MoreHow Does the Lack of a CBA Affect the Cubs’ Minor League System Going Forward?
Well, it did not happen. The Major League Baseball Players Association and the owners could not agree on a deal for a new collective bargaining agreement. The lack of a deal for now will have a huge impact on the minor leagues....
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Exploring a Challenge Trade
The concept of a “challenge trade” is one that fascinates me. For those unfamiliar,...
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