Cubs Still In Talks With Other Teams Regarding Kris Bryant
5 years agoThe Chicago Cubs are still engaged in talks with other teams about the possibility of trading third baseman Kris Bryant, the 2016 National League MVP. The Cubs have spoken with the Rangers, Rockies, Nationals and Phillies in recent weeks, according to sources. There is no evidence that trade talks have progressed, but the Cubs haven't set a deadline for which they will halt trade talks and assure that Bryant will remain in Chicago. Trade talks could intensify closer to the July 31 trade deadline, especially if the Cubs struggle in the first half. General manager Theo Epstein described a trade of Bryant as "less likely" the closer we get to Opening Day. The Rangers might have the best shot at landing Bryant, as the Cubs prefer not to send him to an NL contender. No matter where Bryant is playing in 2020, he'll be a high-end fantasy third baseman.
Source: MLB.com - Jon Paul Morosi
Source: MLB.com - Jon Paul Morosi