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By Zach Pressnell
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The Chicago Cubs need to add a starting pitcher ahead of the trade deadline this season in order to put the best roster on the field.
One of the pitchers who's continuously linked to the Cubs is Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara. The Marlins are expected to trade away the righty in the coming weeks despite his struggles on the mound this season.
ESPN's Jeff Passan recently added fuel to the fire of these rumors. Passan called Alcántara the "best match" in a deal for the Cubs ahead of the trade deadline.
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"The market for Alcántara might not reflect his résumé. A former Cy Young Award winner, the 29-year-old has been arguably the worst pitcher in baseball this season, with an ERA of 7.22," Passan wrote. "Some teams -- even ones that could desperately use starting pitching -- see the remaining two years and $38.3 million on Alcántara's deal as an impediment to any trade, particularly with Marlins GM Peter Bendix asking for a haul in return.
"Whether it's Alcántara or another starter, the Cubs are a good starter away from having one of the top teams in baseball. Their offense is undeniable. Their defense is magnificent. Their bullpen has been a pleasant surprise."
This deal has made sense for the entire season. The Cubs have made a lot of moves this year, but they've seemingly all been for rentals.
Adding a pitcher with ace potential and multiple years of team control is what the Cubs need. This would give them a pitcher who has the potential to return to his ace form this year. At the worst, he's a fourth or fifth starter in Chicago while the team works to get him back to form in the offseason.
Either way, it's the aggressive kind of move the Cubs need to do in order to make a World Series run in October.
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