3 reasons Chicago Cubs should not trade for Manny Machado

The Chicago Cubs are in the thick of swirling rumors involving Manny Machado. Should they pull the trigger on a blockbuster trade?

Through the first quarter of the season, the Chicago Cubs have looked outstanding at times. Then again, the Cubs have looked like a lost cause on other occasions. The 2018 campaign has truly been a rollercoaster for the North side.

Chicago has dealt with a few issues, including the slow start for their big free agent signing in Yu Darvish, and the Cubs continue to search for answers.

Or, are they looking for something else?

I would argue against the notion that they are “searching for answers,” as some outlets would suggest. Instead, I think the Cubs are searching for something much more powerful than just the answer to a question.

They are looking for consistency.

At the moment, they might also be looking for a change — a big one. Multiple reports have come out over the last week or two stating that the Cubs could be one of the top landing spots for 25-year-old Baltimore Orioles infielder Manny Machado as the trade deadline approaches this summer.

Lots of Cubs fans like the idea of bringing in Machado, but the cost would likely be very steep. Most folks close to the situation say that Chicago would probably need to surrender shortstop Addison Russell, among other pieces in the deal.

Is the potential of the trade worth the risk? I say no, and here’s why.