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Chicago Cubs Pulling Duo of Stars From Trade Deadline Discussions

The Chicago Cubs are now no longer entertaining the idea of trading Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman.

Kade Kistner

Chicago Cubs Pulling Duo of Stars From Trade Deadline Discussions
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The Chicago Cubs have had a hard time figuring out whether they are buyers or sellers at this season's Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline. 

Well, according to the New York Posts' Jon Heyman, the Cubs have now decided that they will not sell. The team has reportedly removed Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger from trade discussions. 

It comes as little surprise as Chicago is on a seven-game winning streak and sit just 4.5 games out of the National League Central lead and 3.5 games back from a Wild Card spot. 

The Cubs also have a positive run differential, a key indicator in the team's true performance this season. In a word, Chicago has been unlucky when it comes to winning ballgames.

While their schedule has been "easier" coming out of the All-Star break, they are playing to their full potential. It's evidenced by their season-high winning streak. 

Still, moving players who will likely be free agents at the end of the season, especially ones such as Bellinger and Stroman who are highly coveted on the trade market, would bring back tremendous hauls. 

It appears that the Cubs will hold their cards and attempt a postseason run with Bellinger and Stroman leading the charge. It is a sign of faith from the front office to the clubhouse and the fanbase that this team has what it takes to win. 

Now it's up to the players to show they are up for the job. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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