These are the kinds of rumors I love during trade season: at once totally crazy and totally believable. And also totally not as exciting as they first seem.
Jon Morosi just offered a bunch of things he’s hearing about the Cubs’ trading situation:
Sources: Cubs telling teams they are willing to listen to offers for starting pitchers Samardzija, Hammel, E. Jackson and Arrieta. (more)
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) June 16, 2014
Cubs not planning to *trade* all 4, but they want to see what market values are for each and then decide on course. Due diligence.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) June 16, 2014
Jackson has a large contract and ERA above 5.00. Arrieta would draw interest from more clubs; first-time arb eligible next year.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) June 16, 2014
So many reactions: