I expected to see Peralta on this list, he'd be a good fit. What about Michael King as a cheaper alternative to Skubal?
Do you want to try to bring back any of Peterson/Holmes/Gausman?
The Cubs would be short-sighted to trade both Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez, for this year's bench and next year's needs. Trade Shaw and a prospect instead.
I like the idea of Shaw for Loftin and a prospect.
Shaw for Tolle or Early from Boston? Or for Jared Jones from the Pirates?
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Seeing your more recent article with other options, including Boston.