Chicago Cubs: Why the Cubs should trade for Matt Harvey

Jun 2, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Despite the Chicago Cubs’ pitching needs, I know what you’re thinking. When was the last time Matt Harvey was a solution to a problem?

He’s nicknamed “The Dark Knight”, but hasn’t been anything close to a superhero for New York Mets fans recently.

While it’s true that Matt Harvey hasn’t exactly been the most popular guy around the Big Apple recently, we tend to forget that this guy was what some might consider a top-10 starter in the league not that long ago.

So why should the Chicago Cubs, or any other team, want him?  Well, for the Cubs, he could potentially be both a short-term and a long-term solution to their starting pitching problem.  It’s a gamble, but a bet the Cubs should be willing to make.