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Chicago Cubs: 3 insane trade packages for Max Scherzer

By Vincent Parise

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 30: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on May 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 30: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on May 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Cubs players have made things difficult on the front office right now. The plan was for them to be sellers throughout the 2021 season as they don’t have a lot of MLB players signed and ready to go for 2022. They have played their way into contention for the National League Central crown which would mean yet another playoff berth.

Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez have been the main part of the core for a long time. All three of them are currently playing on expiring deals. Willson Contreras has also been a huge part of it all and he has one more year left after 2022. That is a lot of elite play potentially coming off the books over the next two years.

If the Cubs decide to keep those guys and take their chances at resigning them, they might decide to go all-in on 2021 as their “Last Dance” sort of season. It may be a mistake to make a huge trade but if they did, a starting pitcher would be the biggest need.

The Chicago Cubs may have what they need for a starting pitcher via trade.

David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 is a major Cubs guy. He went on the radio and brought up Max Scherzer as a potential starting pitcher for the Cubs to snag via trade. He is having another phenomenal year for the Washington Nationals and they aren’t going to the playoffs this year. The Cubs would have to give up a decent amount to get him but it may prove to be worth it. These three trades might get it done:

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