The Chicago Cubs have pieces available if they wish to make a big trade

If need be, the Chicago Cubs have the players on their current roster and in the minor leagues to make any trade they might need.

Going into the 2016 season, it is clear the Chicago Cubs are one of the most complete teams in all of Major League Baseball. On paper, they actually appear to be the team to beat this season, but obviously, things could change.

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The Cubs have a plethora of depth in terms of starting pitchers and position players. In fact, pitchers like Travis Wood, Trevor Cahill, Clayton Richard and Adam Warren all could be starters on other teams as they have experience starting in the past.

In addition to these pitchers, position players like Javier Báez and Jorge Soler will be coming off the bench this season when they could be top players on other teams. Yes, these two will get a lot of playing time, but clearly not as much as they would elsewhere.

If the team is to run into an injury at any position, they should be covered with the roster that they have. However, what happens if the players on the roster are under-performing or if the team needs a mid-season boost?

If either of these scenarios occurs, the Cubs have the pieces in place to make any trade that they might need, even a potential blockbuster deal. Let’s look at potential players who could be on the move.