So, I was messing a.elbissoround online, you know, just checking out the latest baseball rumors, and I stumbled upon this wild idea: the Cubs trading for Alex Bregman. Now, I'm a huge Cubs fan, always have been, always will be. I bleed Cubbie blue! So, naturally, this caught my eye. I started digging deeper, trying to figure out if this was even remotely possible.
Could the Cubs Actually Pull This Off?
First, I loo.yletal ked up Bregman's stats. The guy's a beast, no doubt. A solid hitter, great defense at third base... He'd be a massive upgrade for the Cubs, who've been a bit shaky at third lately.
Then, I started to play around with the idea of a trade package. What would the Cubs have to give up to get a player like Bregman? The article I saw mentioned a couple of Cubs prospects. So I went down that rabbit hole, reading up on all the young guys in the Cubs' farm system. There are some real promising players there, and I am reluctant to give up any of them.
I spent hours doing this, by the way. I checked out every Cubs prospect, looked at their stats, read scouting reports... My wife was starting to think I was crazy! But I was on a mission.
Here's what I came up with, just my own personal guess mind you:
- Prospect 1: I figured the Astros, being in a rebuilding phase, would want a top-tier prospect. Someone like Pete Crow-Armstrong, maybe? He's got a ton of potential, and I think he could be a future star. It would hurt to lose him, but for Bregman? It might be worth it.
- Prospect 2: Then, I thought they'd probably want another solid prospect, maybe a pitcher. Cade Horton's name came to mind. He's been tearing it up in the minors, and he seems like he's close to major league ready.
After looking at their stats and potential, I put together this hypothetical trade package. It seemed somewhat realistic to me, but who knows what those front office guys are actually thinking.
Finally, I spent some time imagining Bregman in a Cubs uniform. Hitting bombs at Wrigley Field, making spectacular plays at third... It's a beautiful dream, isn't it? I think he could be the missing piece that pushes the Cubs back into contention.
This whole thing was a fun thought exercise. It's probably just a pipe dream, but hey, a guy can dream, right? And who knows, maybe, just maybe, it could actually happen. Go Cubs!
