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Could Chicago Cubs Blockbuster Trade With Yankees Be On Horizon?

The Chicago Cubs have a trade chip the New York Yankees are interested in. Could a blockbuster trade be coming soon?

Kade Kistner

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The Chicago Cubs may just have two of the hottest and biggest trade chips on the market when it comes to Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman.

While Stroman has been linked to every pitching-needy team, one rumor involving Bellinger appears to have some legs. 

Bellinger is heavily sought after by the New York Yankees according to the New York Post. Jon Heyman states eight reasons why Bellinger would make a good fit in the Bronx.

Chief among them is his offensive performance this season, the fact he is left-handed and his incredible defensive skills in center field. 

While the former MVP is considered a rental as he is in the midst of a one-year, $17.5 million contract, he will still come at a significant cost.

He is arguably the best bat available, plays all three outfield spots and first base. He's an All-Star, MVP and Gold Glover. 

Still, the Yankees are known for making big splashes and Bellinger just feels like the perfect fit for New York. Adding him would go a long way in boosting their chances of making the postseason and ultimately winning another World Series. 

For Chicago, they will look to get back some MLB or near MLB-ready talent in return to reload and pursue contention next season. 

It's a perfect fit for both sides. 

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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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